Is Lexington or Madisonville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Madisonville is safer than Lexington (Safety Score 86/100 vs 28/100), with a total crime rate of 689 per 100,000 versus 2,536 for Lexington — 73% lower. Lexington has higher rates in 1 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Madisonville has a 87% lower rate.
Note: Lexington is 16.8x 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 Lexington, KY?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Lexington | Madisonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,536.4 | 689.3 | +1,847.1 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 262.0 | 98.5 | +163.5 |
| Murder Rate | 5.0 | 5.2 | -0.2 |
| Rape Rate | 51.7 | 20.7 | +30.9 |
| Robbery Rate | 79.5 | 10.4 | +69.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 125.9 | 51.8 | +74.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,274.4 | 590.9 | +1,683.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 264.8 | 119.2 | +145.6 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,728.4 | 388.7 | +1,339.6 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 281.2 | 82.9 | +198.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lexington or Madisonville safer?
Madisonville is safer with a total crime rate of 689 per 100K vs 2,536 for Lexington — a 73% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lexington has a violent crime rate of 262.0 per 100K while Madisonville has 98.5. Madisonville has lower violent crime.
About Lexington, KY
About Madisonville, KY
Madisonville, Kentucky, the "Best Town on Earth," is the county seat of Hopkins County in Western Kentucky. Located along I-69, it's a small city with a population around 19,000, known for its coal mining history and as the birthplace of musicians like Merle Travis. With a safety score of 86/100 and a population coverage of 19,294, Madisonville has a total crime rate of 689.3 per 100,000 residents.