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Is Erlanger, Kentucky Safe?

Population 20,158 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Erlanger has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 272.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,682 per 100K.

Erlanger Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricErlangerKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate347.7307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2374.42033.91,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1682.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate445.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

272.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

348/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2374/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Erlanger

Violent crime in Erlanger is close to the national average. The rate of 347.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2374.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,682 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Erlanger Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery86
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary323
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,682
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft445
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Erlanger Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Erlanger
347.7
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Erlanger
2374.4
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Erlanger Safety

Is Erlanger safe?
Not especially. Erlanger earns a D with a crime rate of 272.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Erlanger?
272.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 347.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2374.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Erlanger safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Erlanger's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,682 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Erlanger?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Erlanger generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Erlanger police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Erlanger?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Erlanger's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Erlanger compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Erlanger ranks behind about 88% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Erlanger to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Erlanger?
Bad. A D grade and 272.2 per-thousand rate put Erlanger below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 348 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Erlanger?
347.7 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (86), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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