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Is Frankfort, Kentucky Safe?

Population 28,657 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Frankfort 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 268.6 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,550 per 100K.

Frankfort Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricFrankfortKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate409.6307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2276.12033.91,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate317.0--268.2
Theft Rate1550.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate532.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

268.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

410/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2276/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Frankfort

Violent crime in Frankfort is close to the national average. The rate of 409.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2276.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,550 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 317 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Frankfort Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault317
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary411
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,550
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft532
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Frankfort Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Frankfort
409.6
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Frankfort
2276.1
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Frankfort Safety

Is Frankfort safe?
Not especially. Frankfort earns a D with a crime rate of 268.6 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 Frankfort?
268.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 409.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2276.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Frankfort safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Frankfort's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,550 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Frankfort?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Frankfort generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Frankfort police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Frankfort?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Frankfort's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Frankfort compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Frankfort ranks behind about 83% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Frankfort 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 Frankfort?
Bad. A D grade and 268.6 per-thousand rate put Frankfort below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 410 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Frankfort?
409.6 per 100,000, which is 13% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (317), robbery (61), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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