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Is Georgetown, Kentucky Safe?

Population 40,883 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Georgetown has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 260.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,496 per 100K.

Georgetown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGeorgetownKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate302.7307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2298.72033.91,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate217.0--268.2
Theft Rate1496.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate549.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

260.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

303/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2299/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Georgetown

Violent crime in Georgetown is below the national average. The rate of 302.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2298.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,496 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Georgetown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault217
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary298
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,496
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft549
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Georgetown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Georgetown
302.7
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Georgetown
2298.7
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Georgetown Safety

Is Georgetown safe?
Not especially. Georgetown earns a D with a crime rate of 260.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Georgetown?
260.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 302.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2298.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Georgetown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Georgetown's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,496 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Georgetown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Georgetown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Georgetown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Georgetown?
Crime rates have held steady in Georgetown, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Georgetown compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Georgetown ranks behind about 78% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Georgetown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Georgetown?
Bad. A D grade and 260.1 per-thousand rate put Georgetown below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 303 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Georgetown?
302.7 per 100,000, which is 17% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (217), robbery (46), and murder (5.0) 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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