Is Lexington or Winchester Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Lexington is safer than Winchester (Safety Score 28/100 vs 20/100), with a total crime rate of 2,536 per 100,000 versus 2,966 for Winchester — 14% lower. Lexington has higher rates in 2 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Winchester has a 100% 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 | Winchester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,536.4 | 2,966.3 | -429.9 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 262.0 | 171.1 | +90.9 |
| Murder Rate | 5.0 | 0.0 | +5.0 |
| Rape Rate | 51.7 | 51.9 | -0.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 79.5 | 31.1 | +48.4 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 125.9 | 83.0 | +42.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,274.4 | 2,795.2 | -520.8 |
| Burglary Rate | 264.8 | 217.8 | +47.0 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,728.4 | 2,437.4 | -709.0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 281.2 | 140.0 | +141.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lexington or Winchester safer?
Lexington is safer with a total crime rate of 2,536 per 100K vs 2,966 for Winchester — a 14% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Lexington has a violent crime rate of 262.0 per 100K while Winchester has 171.1. Winchester has lower violent crime.
About Lexington, KY
About Winchester, KY
Winchester, the "Birthplace of Beer Cheese," sits in Kentucky's Bluegrass Region. This county seat of Clark County is home to over 20,000 residents. With a safety score of 20/100 and a population coverage of 19,283, Winchester has a total crime rate of 2,966.3 per 100,000 residents.