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Is La Grange, Kentucky Safe?

Population 10,669 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

La Grange is a smaller community of 10,669 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 202.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,122 per 100K.

La Grange Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLa GrangeKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate358.6307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1662.72033.91,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate213.0--268.2
Theft Rate1122.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate371.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

202.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

359/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1663/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for La Grange

Violent crime in La Grange is close to the national average. The rate of 358.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1662.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,122 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

La Grange Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault213
079% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary227
084% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,122
080% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft371
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How La Grange Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Grange
358.6
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

La Grange
1662.7
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About La Grange Safety

Is La Grange safe?
It depends on where in La Grange you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime close to the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in La Grange?
202.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 358.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1662.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is La Grange safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. La Grange has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in La Grange?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in La Grange generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the La Grange police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in La Grange?
No. Crime in La Grange has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does La Grange compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. La Grange ranks behind about 65% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is La Grange to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in La Grange?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in La Grange?
358.6 per 100,000, which is 1% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (213), robbery (55), 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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