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Is Somerset, Kentucky Safe?

Population 12,695 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Somerset is a smaller community of 12,695 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 247.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,442 per 100K.

Somerset Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSomersetKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate296.5307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2175.12033.91,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1442.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate484.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

247.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

297/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2175/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Somerset

Violent crime in Somerset is below the national average. The rate of 296.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2175.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,442 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Somerset Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery73
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary318
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,442
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft484
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Somerset Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Somerset
296.5
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Somerset
2175.1
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Somerset Safety

Is Somerset safe?
Not especially. Somerset earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Somerset?
247.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 296.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2175.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Somerset safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Somerset's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,442 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Somerset?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Somerset generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Somerset police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Somerset?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Somerset's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Somerset compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Somerset 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 Somerset 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 Somerset?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.2 per-thousand rate put Somerset below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 297 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Somerset?
296.5 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (73), 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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