Safest Places to Live in Kentucky

Crime in Clay is well below the national average at around 2.13 incidents per 1,000 residents, making it one of the safest places to live in Kentucky. Low population density, limited through-traffic, and close-knit community dynam... Read more

With about 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, Harlan's crime rate is below the national average. Violent incidents are limited to around 2.7 per 1,000, while property-related cases make up the majority of the incidents. The city's mo... Read more

Alexandria records about 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, well below the U.S. average. Structured suburban planning and consistent local policing keep incidents low. Property crime, such as theft, is the most common issue here. New... Read more

Crime in Independence stands at 3.38 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is nearly six times lower than the US average. It makes Independence one of the safest cities in Kentucky. The Independence Police Department maintains a vis... Read more

Franklin reports about 10.26 crimes per 1,000 residents, roughly 50% below the U.S. average. The Franklin is a small, tightly connected city where local policing and limited density keep serious crime incidents relatively low. It ... Read more

London sees about 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, but violent crime is much lower at around 1.45 per 1,000, which is below the state average. Property crime is higher and tends to be concentrated in busier commercial areas. The c... Read more

Nicholasville sees about 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents, which is slightly below the U.S. average. Property crime makes up nearly 85% of all incidents, with shoplifting and vehicle break-ins more common in retail areas along US-2... Read more

Georgetown reports about 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, roughly 25% lower than the national average. Most incidents involve property crime, mainly theft. Activity is higher in older parts of town and around busy shopping areas, ... Read more

Oak Grove has about 2.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, which is close to the U.S. average. Most crimes are related to property, like theft, and rates depend on the neighborhood you live in. Areas near Fort Campbell and busy r... Read more

Crime rate in Lexington, Kentucky is about 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, slightly below the U.S. average. Violent crime has dropped 10.8% but is still concentrated in certain areas. Property crime, especially theft, is most com... Read more