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Is Fort Thomas, Kentucky Safe?

Population 17,142 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Fort Thomas runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 83% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,928 per 100K.

Fort Thomas Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFort ThomasKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate385.5307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2258.62033.91,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate277.0--268.2
Theft Rate1928.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate421.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

386/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2259/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Fort Thomas

Violent crime in Fort Thomas is close to the national average. The rate of 385.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2258.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,928 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Fort Thomas Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault277
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary405
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,928
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft421
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Fort Thomas Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Thomas
385.5
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Fort Thomas
2258.6
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Thomas Safety

Is Fort Thomas safe?
Not especially. Fort Thomas earns a D with a crime rate of 264.4 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 Fort Thomas?
264.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 385.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2258.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Fort Thomas safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Fort Thomas's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,928 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Fort Thomas?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Fort Thomas generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Fort Thomas police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Fort Thomas?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Fort Thomas's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Fort Thomas compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Fort Thomas ranks behind about 76% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Fort Thomas to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Fort Thomas?
Bad. A D grade and 264.4 per-thousand rate put Fort Thomas below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 386 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Fort Thomas?
385.5 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (277), robbery (59), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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