Florence, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Florence Police Department serves the city of Florence, KY in Boone County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,740 violent crimes and 7,046 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.0 per 100k residents, which is 31.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 343.5 per 100k, 109.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate73.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,740 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate343.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,046 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents471 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate319.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,208 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents355 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.0 | B | 1740 | 106.2 | -31.3% |
| Property Crime | 343.5 | F | 7046 | 163.6 | +109.9% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 92 | 3.5 | -14.0% |
| Robbery | 3.0 | A | 95 | 5.8 | -47.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.1 | A | 107 | 22.3 | -59.0% |
| Burglary | 15.2 | A | 471 | 24.0 | -36.7% |
| Larceny | 319.2 | F | 6208 | 116.4 | +174.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.1 | A | 355 | 22.2 | -58.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsmere | 2 miles | C 109.4 | A 76.6 | Violent: 50.0% higher Property: 77.7% lower |
| Erlanger | 3 miles | A 25.2 | A 30.3 | Violent: 65.4% lower Property: 91.2% lower |
| Edgewood | 4 miles | B 95.5 | A 23.9 | Violent: 30.9% higher Property: 93.1% lower |
| Villa Hills | 5 miles | A 26.7 | B 106.7 | Violent: 63.5% lower Property: 69.0% lower |
| Independence | 7 miles | A 13.5 | A 23.6 | Violent: 81.5% lower Property: 93.1% lower |