Is Florence or Lexington Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Lexington is safer than Florence (Safety Score 28/100 vs 14/100), with a total crime rate of 2,536 per 100,000 versus 3,445 for Florence — 26% lower. Florence has lower rates in 4 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Lexington has a 73% lower rate.
Note: Lexington is 9.7x 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 Florence, KY?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Florence | Lexington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,445.0 | 2,536.4 | +908.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 231.9 | 262.0 | -30.2 |
| Murder Rate | 18.1 | 5.0 | +13.1 |
| Rape Rate | 48.2 | 51.7 | -3.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 51.2 | 79.5 | -28.3 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 114.4 | 125.9 | -11.5 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,213.1 | 2,274.4 | +938.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 144.5 | 264.8 | -120.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,821.6 | 1,728.4 | +1,093.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 246.9 | 281.2 | -34.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Florence or Lexington safer?
Lexington is safer with a total crime rate of 2,536 per 100K vs 3,445 for Florence — a 26% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Florence has a violent crime rate of 231.9 per 100K while Lexington has 262.0. Florence has lower violent crime.
About Florence, KY
Florence, KY, a northern Kentucky city just south of Cincinnati, is home to the Florence Y'alls baseball team. This Boone County hub, with a population over 30,000, is known for its iconic "Florence Y'all" water tower. With a safety score of 14/100 and a population coverage of 33,208, Florence has a total crime rate of 3,445.0 per 100,000 residents.