Is Lexington or Nicholasville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Nicholasville is safer than Lexington (Safety Score 53/100 vs 28/100), with a total crime rate of 1,610 per 100,000 versus 2,536 for Lexington — 37% lower. Lexington has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where Nicholasville has a 77% lower rate.
Note: Lexington is 9.8x 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 | Nicholasville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,536.4 | 1,609.6 | +926.8 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 262.0 | 112.6 | +149.4 |
| Murder Rate | 5.0 | 3.0 | +1.9 |
| Rape Rate | 51.7 | 18.3 | +33.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 79.5 | 18.3 | +61.2 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 125.9 | 73.0 | +52.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,274.4 | 1,497.0 | +777.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 264.8 | 206.9 | +57.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,728.4 | 1,217.1 | +511.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 281.2 | 73.0 | +208.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lexington or Nicholasville safer?
Nicholasville is safer with a total crime rate of 1,610 per 100K vs 2,536 for Lexington — a 37% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lexington has a violent crime rate of 262.0 per 100K while Nicholasville has 112.6. Nicholasville has lower violent crime.
About Lexington, KY
About Nicholasville, KY
Nicholasville, Kentucky, the "Christmas City," sits south of Lexington in Jessamine County. This growing city of over 30,000 residents is known for its annual Christmas parade and its proximity to Kentucky's horse country. With a safety score of 53/100 and a population coverage of 32,866, Nicholasville has a total crime rate of 1,609.6 per 100,000 residents.