The small town of London, KY has been plagued by high levels of crime in recent years. According to recent statistics from the US Department of Justice, the violent crime rate in London stands at 36.2, significantly higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of London are at a much higher risk of becoming victims of crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. The property crime rate in London is also alarming, at 47.6 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These crime rates may be attributed to various factors, including poverty, drug use, and a lack of resources for law enforcement. The town of London, and its residents, continue to struggle with the consequences of these high crime rates and the efforts to combat them.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
London (zip 40744) violent crime is 36.2. (The US average is 22.7)
London (zip 40744) property crime is 47.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of London, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Somerset, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Somerset, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.