Is Lexington or Shepherdsville Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Shepherdsville is safer than Lexington (Safety Score 43/100 vs 28/100), with a total crime rate of 1,927 per 100,000 versus 2,536 for Lexington — 24% lower. Lexington has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Shepherdsville has a 100% lower rate.
Note: Lexington is 21.8x 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 MORE DANGEROUS than Lexington, KY?
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Lexington | Shepherdsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,536.4 | 1,926.8 | +609.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 262.0 | 134.7 | +127.3 |
| Murder Rate | 5.0 | 0.0 | +5.0 |
| Rape Rate | 51.7 | 13.5 | +38.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 79.5 | 33.7 | +45.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 125.9 | 87.6 | +38.3 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,274.4 | 1,792.1 | +482.3 |
| Burglary Rate | 264.8 | 181.9 | +82.9 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,728.4 | 1,367.7 | +360.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 281.2 | 242.5 | +38.7 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lexington or Shepherdsville safer?
Shepherdsville is safer with a total crime rate of 1,927 per 100K vs 2,536 for Lexington — a 24% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lexington has a violent crime rate of 262.0 per 100K while Shepherdsville has 134.7. Shepherdsville has lower violent crime.
About Lexington, KY
About Shepherdsville, KY
Shepherdsville, the county seat of Bullitt County, is nestled along the Salt River, south of Louisville. It's known for its annual "World's Largest Weenie Roast" and has a growing population of over 13,000 residents. With a safety score of 43/100 and a population coverage of 14,843, Shepherdsville has a total crime rate of 1,926.8 per 100,000 residents.