Is Frankfort or Lexington Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Frankfort is safer than Lexington (Safety Score 45/100 vs 28/100), with a total crime rate of 1,845 per 100,000 versus 2,536 for Lexington — 27% lower. Frankfort has lower rates in 6 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Frankfort has a 64% lower rate.
Note: Lexington is 11.5x 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 Frankfort, KY?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Frankfort | Lexington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 1,845.5 | 2,536.4 | -690.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 202.3 | 262.0 | -59.7 |
| Murder Rate | 3.6 | 5.0 | -1.4 |
| Rape Rate | 67.4 | 51.7 | +15.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 28.4 | 79.5 | -51.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 102.9 | 125.9 | -23.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 1,643.2 | 2,274.4 | -631.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 273.3 | 264.8 | +8.5 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,188.9 | 1,728.4 | -539.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 181.0 | 281.2 | -100.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Frankfort or Lexington safer?
Frankfort is safer with a total crime rate of 1,845 per 100K vs 2,536 for Lexington — a 27% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Frankfort has a violent crime rate of 202.3 per 100K while Lexington has 262.0. Frankfort has lower violent crime.
About Frankfort, KY
Frankfort, Kentucky, the state capital, sits along the Kentucky River in Franklin County. Home to the Kentucky State Penitentiary since 1800, it's a small city with a population around 28,000. With a safety score of 45/100 and a population coverage of 28,177, Frankfort has a total crime rate of 1,845.5 per 100,000 residents.