Crime in Kentucky

The crime rate in Kentucky State is relatively low compared to the national average. The violent crime rate in Kentucky is 15.2, which is much lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Kentucky is 32.4, also significantly lower than the US average of 35.4. In comparison to other states, Kentucky has a relatively low level of criminal activity and can be considered a safe place for its citizens.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Kentucky violent crime is 15.2. (The US average is 22.7)

Kentucky property crime is 32.4. (The US average is 35.4)

Violent Crimes - Murder Rape Robbery Assault
Property Crimes - Burglary Larceny Auto Theft

Lebanon, KY Crime History

*Closest City

Year	Violent	Murder	Rape	Robbery	Assault	Property	Burglary	Larceny	Auto

Crime in Nearby Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Lebanon, KY	209.9	1,539.5	5,601	6	2019
Springfield, KY	202.4	1,045.5	3,157	7	2019
Bradfordsville, KY	0.0	0.0	324	14	2009
Bardstown, KY	113.3	2,628.6	13,005	14	2019
New Haven, KY	0.0	0.0	882	15	2019
Bloomfield, KY	0.0	94.1	1,042	19	2019

Crime in Similar Size Cities

City	Violent per 100k	Property per 100k	Pop.	Miles	Data Year
Louisville, KY	686.9	3,891.5	677,710	41	2019
Louisville, KY	1,346.4	10,044.0	257,739	41	2003
Nashville, TN	1,073.1	4,041.1	564,169	129	2019
Indianapolis, IN	1,272.8	4,129.2	759,066	154	2018
Columbus, OH	503.4	3,308.0	772,974	205	2019
Atlanta, GA	768.8	4,654.4	430,066	272	2018

Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

Reviews for Kentucky 24 Reviews

Thoughts on KY from a KY born and raised resident. - 4/24/2020
So, I've lived in KY my whole life, born in Bowling Green, and raised just outside of Glasgow. I graduated from Barren County High School in 2017, and currently attend... Read More

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Thinking of Kentucky? Think again! - 9/11/2016
Spot on Stephanie! I bought a beautiful historic home overlooking the Mississippi River thought it would be wonderful. Although the people seemed very friendly at... Read More

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