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Is Lyndon, Kentucky Safe?

Population 11,301 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Lyndon 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 258.5 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,376 per 100K.

Lyndon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLyndonKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate307.3307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2277.72033.91,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate238.0--268.2
Theft Rate1376.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate234.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

258.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

307/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2278/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lyndon

Violent crime in Lyndon is below the national average. The rate of 307.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2277.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,376 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lyndon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault238
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary430
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,376
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft234
074% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lyndon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lyndon
307.3
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lyndon
2277.7
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lyndon Safety

Is Lyndon safe?
Not especially. Lyndon earns a D with a crime rate of 258.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lyndon?
258.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 307.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2277.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lyndon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lyndon's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,376 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lyndon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lyndon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lyndon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lyndon?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Lyndon's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Lyndon compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Lyndon ranks behind about 75% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Lyndon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Lyndon?
Bad. A D grade and 258.5 per-thousand rate put Lyndon below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 307 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lyndon?
307.3 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (238), robbery (61), and murder (2.0) 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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