Nicholasville, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Nicholasville Police Department serves the city of Nicholasville, KY in Jessamine County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,536 violent crimes and 3,397 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.3 per 100k residents, which is 56.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 151.3 per 100k, 7.5% 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 46.3 | A | 1536 | 106.2 | -56.4% |
| Property Crime | 151.3 | C | 3397 | 163.6 | -7.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.1 | A | 124 | 22.3 | -86.1% |
| Burglary | 9.3 | A | 511 | 24.0 | -61.4% |
| Larceny | 126.6 | C | 2636 | 116.4 | +8.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.4 | B | 243 | 22.2 | -30.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 12 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 4 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmore | 5 miles | A 33.2 | A 33.2 | Violent: 28.3% lower Property: 78.1% lower |
| Lexington | 12 miles | B 94.7 | D 223.8 | Violent: 104.4% higher Property: 47.9% higher |
| Versailles | 14 miles | A 18.4 | A 88.2 | Violent: 60.3% lower Property: 41.7% lower |
| Harrodsburg | 17 miles | A 10.9 | B 108.8 | Violent: 76.5% lower Property: 28.1% lower |
| Burgin | 18 miles | C 100.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 115.8% higher Property: N/A |