Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Lexington is the safer city with a safety score of 72/100. Covington has a violent crime rate of 425.8/100K compared to 413.1/100K in Lexington.
| Metric | Covington Kentucky | Lexington Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 67/100 | 72/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 425.8 | 413.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,185.5 | 1,823.9 |
| Total Crime Rate | 2,611.3 | 2,237 |
| Murder Rate | 11.5 | 18.8 |
| Robbery Rate | 99.3 | 136.3 |
| Assault Rate | 274.4 | 219 |
| Burglary Rate | 359 | 361.7 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,468 | 1,239.2 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 358.5 | 223 |
| Population | 255,480 | 240,563 |
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.