CityCheck
CitiesSafetyAskPlan
C

Is Versailles, Kentucky Safe?

Population 10,734 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Versailles is a smaller community of 10,734 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 202.9 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,095 per 100K.

Versailles Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVersaillesKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate356.1307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1673.02033.91,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate244.0--268.2
Theft Rate1095.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate357.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

202.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

356/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1673/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Versailles

Violent crime in Versailles is close to the national average. The rate of 356.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1673.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,095 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Versailles Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault244
091% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery82
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary219
081% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,095
078% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft357
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Versailles Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Versailles
356.1
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Versailles
1673.0
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Versailles Safety

Is Versailles safe?
It depends on where in Versailles 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 Versailles?
202.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 356.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1673.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Versailles safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Versailles 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 Versailles?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Versailles generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Versailles police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Versailles?
Crime rates have held steady in Versailles, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Versailles compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Versailles ranks behind about 70% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Versailles to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Versailles?
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 Versailles?
356.1 per 100,000, which is 2% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (244), robbery (82), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

Nearby Cities in Kentucky

Similar-sized communities in Kentucky. Compare crime rates across the state.

C
See crime rates in Franklin10,759 pop · Grade C
C+
See crime rates in La Grange10,669 pop · Grade C+
C-
See crime rates in Alexandria10,994 pop · Grade C-
D
See crime rates in Lyndon11,301 pop · Grade D
C
See crime rates in Paris10,130 pop · Grade C
D+
See crime rates in Campbellsville11,783 pop · Grade D+
View all Kentucky city safety grades

Looking for things to do? See activities, events and places in Versailles

Get weekly safety updates for Versailles

Weekly crime trend updates and safety grade changes delivered to your inbox.

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.

Know before you go

CityCheck covers safety grades, crime data, and things to do for every US city.

Explore cities