Georgetown, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Georgetown Police Department serves the city of Georgetown, KY in Scott County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,196 violent crimes and 3,538 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 71.3 per 100k residents, which is 32.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 112.0 per 100k, 31.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 12 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 BAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade CCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 71.3 | B | 2196 | 106.2 | -32.9% |
| Property Crime | 112.0 | B | 3538 | 163.6 | -31.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.1 | A | 127 | 22.3 | -77.1% |
| Burglary | 10.2 | A | 429 | 24.0 | -57.6% |
| Larceny | 81.5 | B | 2742 | 116.4 | -30.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.4 | C | 361 | 22.2 | -8.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 12 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 8 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamping Ground | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Sadieville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Frankfort | 16 miles | B 88.4 | B 130.8 | Violent: 24.0% higher Property: 16.8% higher |
| Cynthiana | 17 miles | D 138.6 | B 138.6 | Violent: 94.5% higher Property: 23.8% higher |
| Lexington | 17 miles | B 94.7 | D 223.8 | Violent: 32.9% higher Property: 99.8% higher |