Louisa, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Louisa Police Department serves the city of Louisa, KY in Lawrence County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 58 violent crimes and 125 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.6 per 100k residents, which is 8.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 77.1 per 100k, 52.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 CAnnual Rate115.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate77.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents125 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate38.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate38.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 115.6 | C | 58 | 106.2 | +8.9% |
| Property Crime | 77.1 | A | 125 | 163.6 | -52.9% |
| Burglary | 38.5 | F | 33 | 24.0 | +60.4% |
| Larceny | 38.5 | A | 57 | 116.4 | -66.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintsville | 16 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Ashland | 20 miles | B 89.5 | D 235.6 | Violent: 22.5% lower Property: 205.7% higher |
| Catlettsburg | 20 miles | F 230.4 | B 115.2 | Violent: 99.3% higher Property: 49.5% higher |
| Grayson | 21 miles | A 52.5 | A 78.7 | Violent: 54.6% lower Property: 2.1% higher |
| Olive Hill | 23 miles | D 129.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 12.2% higher Property: N/A |