Lewis County Crime & Safety

Lewis County has a total crime rate of 160.8 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (7.7 per 100K) and property crimes (153.1 per 100K).

Lewis County has a safety score of 91/100, rated "Safe". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #11 out of 120 counties in Kentucky for safety (1 = safest).

The county's rate of 160.8 per 100K is far below the Kentucky average of 786.2. Residents enjoy a safety score that consistently outperforms the state benchmark of 98.8.

Violent crime is nearly non-existent at 7.7 per 100K, which is a fraction of the national 369.8 average. Property crime represents most local activity at 153.1 per 100K.

Crime data for Lewis County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

Lewis County has a safety score of 91/100, which is above the Kentucky average of 68/100. Factors such as local law enforcement effectiveness, community programs, socioeconomic conditions, and population density all contribute to lower crime rates in certain counties.