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Crime Statistics for Kentucky


State of Kentucky

Overall Crime Rating:

B (11.24% lower than national average)


High Risk Crimes:

  • Vehicle Theft (3% higher than the national average)
  • Burglary (1% higher than the national average)


  • Investing in a security camera system effectively protects your home and family from criminals. Research consistently shows that these devices deter crime, with a reduction of 65% or more. Additionally, having surveillance cameras provides valuable evidence of criminal activity occurring. Surveillance camera systems are a proven cost-effective method to prevent, record, and decrease the overall rate of crime and will provide both you and your family with a much-needed peace of mind.



    Cities with Highest Crime Rate:

  • Ashland
  • Hopkinsville
  • Owensboro
  • Frankfort
  • Bowling Green

  • Cities with Lowest Crime Rate:

  • Fort Thomas
  • Independence
  • Mount Washington
  • Erlanger
  • Lawrenceburg

  • Louisville Crime Rating:

    B- (6.33% higher than national average)

    Highest Risk Crime: Vehicle Theft


    Louisville is the most populous city in Kentucky and the 27th most populous city in the United States. It is located in Jefferson County, on the border of Indiana. The city was founded in 1778 by George Rogers Clark and is one of the oldest cities west of the Appalachians. Louisville grew as a portage site due to the Falls of the Ohio, which obstructed river traffic. It was also the founding city of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Today, Louisville is known for various things, including being the hometown of boxer Muhammad Ali, hosting the Kentucky Derby, being the birthplace of Kentucky Fried Chicken, and being home to the University of Louisville and its Cardinals. The city is also home to three of Kentucky's six Fortune 500 companies: Humana, Kindred Healthcare, and Yum! Brands. Muhammad Ali International Airport serves as the main commercial airport for Louisville and is UPS's worldwide hub. In 2003, Louisville merged with Jefferson County, and the consolidated government is known as the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, or Louisville Metro for short. The city's total consolidated population, as of the 2020 census, was 782,969. However, when referring to Louisville proper, the population is often listed as 633,045. The Louisville-Jefferson County Metropolitan Statistical Area includes Louisville and 12 surrounding counties, with a population of 1,395,634 as of 2019.


    Bowling Green Crime Rating:

    C+ (51.88% higher than national average)

    Highest Risk Crime: Larceny Theft


    Bowling Green is a city in Kentucky, United States. It was founded in 1798 and served as the provisional capital of Confederate Kentucky during the American Civil War. According to the 2020 census, its population is 72,294, making it the third-most-populous city in the state. The metropolitan area, which includes Louisville, Lexington, and Northern Kentucky, has an estimated population of 179,240. The combined statistical area with Glasgow has an estimated population of 233,560. In modern times, Bowling Green is known for its manufacturing industry, with companies like General Motors, Spalding, and Fruit of the Loom located there. The Bowling Green Assembly Plant has been producing Chevrolet Corvettes since 1981. The city is also home to Western Kentucky University and the National Corvette Museum.


    Owensboro Crime Rating:

    C+ (54.95% higher than national average)

    Highest Risk Crime: Murder


    Owensboro is a city in Kentucky, United States. It is the county seat of Daviess County. With a population of 60,183, it is the fourth-largest city in the state. Owensboro is located on U.S. Route 60 and Interstate 165, about 107 miles southwest of Louisville. It is the principal city of the Owensboro metropolitan area, which has an estimated population of 116,506. As of 2018, the metropolitan area is the sixth largest in the state and the seventh largest population center when including micropolitan areas.


    Covington Crime Rating:

    C+ (49.50% higher than national average)

    Highest Risk Crime: Robbery


    Covington is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky. It is located at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers. The city is south of Cincinnati, Ohio, and west of Newport, Kentucky. According to the 2020 census, Covington had a population of 40,691. This makes it the largest city in Northern Kentucky and the fifth-most populous city in the state. Covington is considered one of the two seats of Kenton County, along with Independence. It is also part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.


    Richmond Crime Rating:

    B+ (34.56% lower than national average)

    Highest Risk Crime: Larceny Theft


    Richmond is a city in Madison County, Kentucky, United States. It is the county seat and is named after Richmond, Virginia. The city is home to Eastern Kentucky University. According to the 2020 census, the population of Richmond was 34,585. In the Bluegrass region, Richmond is the fourth-largest city, following Louisville, Lexington, and Georgetown. It is also the seventh-largest city in the state. With a Micropolitan population of 106,864, Richmond is the ninth largest population center in Kentucky. The city serves as a hub for work and shopping in south-central Kentucky. Additionally, Richmond is the main city in the Richmond-Berea, Kentucky Micropolitan Area, which encompasses Madison and Rockcastle counties.


    Georgetown Crime Rating:

    B+ (42.36% lower than national average)

    Highest Risk Crime: Larceny Theft


    Georgetown is a city in Scott County, Kentucky, USA. The population was 37,086 in 2020. It is the 6th-largest city in Kentucky. It is also the county seat. Originally called Lebanon, it was renamed Georgetown in 1790 to honor President George Washington. Georgetown is home to Georgetown College, a private liberal arts college. It is part of the Lexington-Fayette, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city was once the training camp for the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals. The city's growth started in the mid-1980s when Toyota built its first wholly owned US plant in Georgetown. The plant, which opened in 1988, manufactures various automobile models.


    Florence Crime Rating:

    B (5.83% lower than national average)

    Highest Risk Crime: Larceny Theft


    Florence is a city in Boone County, Kentucky, USA. It is the second largest city in Northern Kentucky and is part of the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Area. According to the 2020 census, the population of Florence was 31,946, making it the eighth-largest city in the state. It is also the largest city in the state that is not a county seat.


    Hopkinsville Crime Rating:

    C+ (57.84% higher than national average)

    Highest Risk Crime: Burglary


    Hopkinsville is a city in Kentucky. It is the county seat of Christian County. The population in 2020 was 31,180.


    Nicholasville Crime Rating:

    B+ (47.39% lower than national average)

    Highest Risk Crime: Larceny Theft


    Nicholasville is a home rule city in Kentucky and the county seat of Jessamine County. According to the 2020 U.S. census, the population of Nicholasville was 31,490, making it the 10th-largest settlement in the state. In recent decades, Nicholasville has experienced significant growth, with the population increasing by 440.23% between 1970 and 2020. The city serves as a residential area for those who commute to Lexington and also as a hub for employment and shopping in central Kentucky.


    Elizabethtown Crime Rating:

    C+ (25.58% higher than national average)

    Highest Risk Crime: Murder


    Elizabethtown is a city in Kentucky, USA. It is the county seat of Hardin County. According to the 2010 census, the population was 28,531. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population to be 30,289 in 2019, making it the 11th-largest city in the state. Elizabethtown is part of the Elizabethtown-Fort Knox Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Louisville/Jefferson County-Elizabethtown-Madison Combined Statistical Area. The Elizabethtown Metropolitan area had an estimated population of 153,057 in 2019, making it the 5th-largest metropolitan area in the state.


    Henderson Crime Rating:

    C+ (26.63% higher than national average)

    Highest Risk Crime: Vehicle Theft


    Henderson is a city located along the Ohio River in Kentucky. It serves as the county seat of Henderson County. According to the 2020 U.S. census, the population of Henderson was 29,781. This city is part of the Evansville Metropolitan Area, also known as the "Tri-State Area." Henderson is considered the southernmost suburb of Evansville, Indiana.




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