Is Hopkinsville or Lexington Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Lexington is safer than Hopkinsville (Safety Score 28/100 vs 20/100), with a total crime rate of 2,536 per 100,000 versus 2,958 for Hopkinsville — 14% lower. Hopkinsville has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in violent crime, where Lexington has a 42% lower rate.
Note: Lexington is 10.5x 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 Hopkinsville, KY?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Hopkinsville | Lexington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,958.2 | 2,536.4 | +421.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 452.9 | 262.0 | +190.8 |
| Murder Rate | 6.5 | 5.0 | +1.6 |
| Rape Rate | 65.2 | 51.7 | +13.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 74.9 | 79.5 | -4.6 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 299.7 | 125.9 | +173.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,505.4 | 2,274.4 | +231.0 |
| Burglary Rate | 511.5 | 264.8 | +246.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,801.7 | 1,728.4 | +73.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 192.2 | 281.2 | -89.0 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hopkinsville or Lexington safer?
Lexington is safer with a total crime rate of 2,536 per 100K vs 2,958 for Hopkinsville — a 14% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Hopkinsville has a violent crime rate of 452.9 per 100K while Lexington has 262.0. Lexington has lower violent crime.
About Hopkinsville, KY
Hopkinsville, Kentucky, home to the annual Little Green Men Festival, is a city of around 30,000 residents in Christian County, near the Tennessee border. It's a regional hub for agriculture and manufacturing. With a safety score of 20/100 and a population coverage of 30,694, Hopkinsville has a total crime rate of 2,958.2 per 100,000 residents.