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Is Nicholasville, Kentucky Safe?

Population 33,857 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Nicholasville is a smaller community of 33,857 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 243.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,745 per 100K.

Nicholasville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNicholasvilleKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate337.9307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2098.02033.91,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate206.0--268.2
Theft Rate1745.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate483.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

243.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

338/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2098/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Nicholasville

Violent crime in Nicholasville is close to the national average. The rate of 337.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2098.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,745 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Nicholasville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault206
077% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary300
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,745
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft483
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Nicholasville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Nicholasville
337.9
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Nicholasville
2098.0
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Nicholasville Safety

Is Nicholasville safe?
Not especially. Nicholasville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 243.6 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 Nicholasville?
243.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 337.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2098.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Nicholasville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Nicholasville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,745 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Nicholasville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Nicholasville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Nicholasville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Nicholasville?
No. Crime in Nicholasville has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Nicholasville compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Nicholasville ranks behind about 70% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 243.6 per-thousand rate put Nicholasville below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 338 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Nicholasville?
337.9 per 100,000, which is 7% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (206), robbery (47), and murder (6.0) 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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