Is Lexington or San Diego Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, San Diego is safer than Lexington (Safety Score 38/100 vs 28/100), with a total crime rate of 2,082 per 100,000 versus 2,536 for Lexington — 18% lower. Lexington has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where San Diego has a 49% lower rate.
Note: San Diego is 4.3x 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 | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,536.4 | 2,082.4 | +454.0 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 262.0 | 412.4 | -150.4 |
| Murder Rate | 5.0 | 2.5 | +2.4 |
| Rape Rate | 51.7 | 21.4 | +30.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 79.5 | 77.4 | +2.1 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 125.9 | 310.9 | -185.0 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,274.4 | 1,670.0 | +604.4 |
| Burglary Rate | 264.8 | 187.4 | +77.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,728.4 | 1,087.1 | +641.3 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 281.2 | 395.5 | -114.3 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lexington or San Diego safer?
San Diego is safer with a total crime rate of 2,082 per 100K vs 2,536 for Lexington — a 18% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lexington has a violent crime rate of 262.0 per 100K while San Diego has 412.4. Lexington has lower violent crime.
About Lexington, KY
About San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, a major port city with a significant Hispanic population, sits on the Pacific Ocean just north of the Mexican border. Known for its mild climate and Balboa Park, it's also home to a large naval presence. With a safety score of 38/100 and a population coverage of 1,389,024, San Diego has a total crime rate of 2,082.4 per 100,000 residents.