Lancaster, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Lancaster Police Department serves the city of Lancaster, KY in Garrard County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 365 violent crimes and 435 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 147.6 per 100k residents, which is 39.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 123.0 per 100k, 24.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Larceny had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 DAnnual Rate147.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents365 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate123.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents435 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate73.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents251 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 147.6 | D | 365 | 106.2 | +39.0% |
| Property Crime | 123.0 | B | 435 | 163.6 | -24.8% |
| Burglary | 73.8 | F | 129 | 24.0 | +207.1% |
| Larceny | 49.2 | A | 251 | 116.4 | -57.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford | 12 miles | A 27.5 | A 54.9 | Violent: 81.4% lower Property: 55.4% lower |
| Hustonville | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Crab Orchard | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Danville | 15 miles | B 69.4 | A 92.5 | Violent: 53.0% lower Property: 24.8% lower |
| Junction City | 15 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |