Fayette County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fayette County in KY is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 25,946 violent crimes and 48,742 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.7 per 100k residents, which is 10.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 223.8 per 100k, 36.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate94.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25,946 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,044 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,462 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,253 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate223.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents48,742 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents6,505 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate155.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents36,446 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate43.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,634 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 94.7 | B | 25946 | 106.2 | -10.8% |
| Property Crime | 223.8 | D | 48742 | 163.6 | +36.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 159 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 1044 | 3.5 | -11.5% |
| Robbery | 6.3 | C | 1462 | 5.8 | +7.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.4 | A | 2253 | 22.3 | -62.1% |
| Burglary | 24.4 | C | 6505 | 24.0 | +1.5% |
| Larceny | 155.9 | D | 36446 | 116.4 | +34.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 43.1 | F | 5634 | 22.2 | +94.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
Lexington Police Department
Lexington, KY