Is Lexington or Mount Washington Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Mount Washington is safer than Lexington (Safety Score 90/100 vs 28/100), with a total crime rate of 590 per 100,000 versus 2,536 for Lexington — 77% lower. Lexington has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Mount Washington has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Lexington is 17.2x 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 | Mount Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,536.4 | 590.1 | +1,946.3 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 262.0 | 31.9 | +230.1 |
| Murder Rate | 5.0 | 0.0 | +5.0 |
| Rape Rate | 51.7 | 5.3 | +46.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 79.5 | 0.0 | +79.5 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 125.9 | 26.6 | +99.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,274.4 | 558.2 | +1,716.2 |
| Burglary Rate | 264.8 | 74.4 | +190.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,728.4 | 441.2 | +1,287.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 281.2 | 42.5 | +238.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lexington or Mount Washington safer?
Mount Washington is safer with a total crime rate of 590 per 100K vs 2,536 for Lexington — a 77% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lexington has a violent crime rate of 262.0 per 100K while Mount Washington has 31.9. Mount Washington has lower violent crime.
About Lexington, KY
About Mount Washington, KY
Mount Washington, Kentucky, a growing community in Bullitt County, was originally known as "The Crossroads" due to its location at the intersection of major roads. Today, this city south of Louisville is experiencing rapid residential development. With a safety score of 90/100 and a population coverage of 18,811, Mount Washington has a total crime rate of 590.1 per 100,000 residents.