Is Danville or Lexington Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Danville is safer than Lexington (Safety Score 68/100 vs 28/100), with a total crime rate of 1,155 per 100,000 versus 2,536 for Lexington — 54% lower. Danville has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Danville has a 93% lower rate.
Note: Lexington is 18.6x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
Quiz: which of these is SAFER than Danville, KY?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Danville | Lexington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,154.8 | 2,536.4 | -1,381.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 109.2 | 262.0 | -152.9 |
| Murder Rate | 5.8 | 5.0 | +0.8 |
| Rape Rate | 11.5 | 51.7 | -40.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 5.8 | 79.5 | -73.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 86.2 | 125.9 | -39.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,045.6 | 2,274.4 | -1,228.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 178.1 | 264.8 | -86.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 792.8 | 1,728.4 | -935.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 74.7 | 281.2 | -206.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Danville or Lexington safer?
Danville is safer with a total crime rate of 1,155 per 100K vs 2,536 for Lexington — a 54% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Danville has a violent crime rate of 109.2 per 100K while Lexington has 262.0. Danville has lower violent crime.
About Danville, KY
Danville, Kentucky, home to Centre College and the site of the state's first constitution, is a charming Boyle County city. Nestled in the Bluegrass region, its population hovers around 17,000. With a safety score of 68/100 and a population coverage of 17,406, Danville has a total crime rate of 1,154.8 per 100,000 residents.