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Crime rate in Georgetown, Kentucky (KY): murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, auto thefts, arson, law enforcement employees, police officers, crime map


City-Data.com crime index in Georgetown, KY compared to other U.S. cities

Crime rate in Georgetown, KY

The 2022 crime rate in Georgetown, KY is 112 (City-Data.com crime index), which is 2.2 times lower than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 54.4% U.S. cities. The 2022 Georgetown crime rate fell by 30% compared to 2021. In the last 5 years Georgetown has seen decreasing violent crime and decline of property crime.
See how dangerous Georgetown, KY is compared to the nearest cities:
(Note: Higher means more crime)
Georgetown:

111.8
Stamping Ground:

18.6
Sadieville:

36.3
Versailles:

74.4
Paris:

93.5
Frankfort:

214.2
Cynthiana:

59.7
Lawrenceburg:

54.9
Nicholasville:

140.8
City-Data.com crime index
Crime rates in Georgetown by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
2
(6.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(9.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(3.1)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(2.9)
0
(0.0)
1
(2.8)
0
(0.0)
1
(2.6)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
3
(13.7)
7
(24.1)
17
(58.0)
21
(70.6)
18
(58.8)
15
(48.0)
20
(62.0)
13
(39.4)
16
(46.8)
21
(61.1)
14
(39.9)
21
(58.8)
20
(54.7)
9
(23.6)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
12
(54.6)
18
(61.9)
9
(30.7)
29
(97.4)
36
(117.6)
26
(83.1)
23
(71.3)
21
(63.6)
28
(81.9)
22
(64.0)
11
(31.3)
17
(47.6)
16
(43.7)
5
(13.1)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
96
(437.1)
99
(340.2)
95
(324.2)
121
(406.5)
23
(75.1)
23
(73.5)
13
(40.3)
23
(69.7)
22
(64.4)
25
(72.8)
16
(45.6)
26
(72.8)
30
(82.0)
28
(73.3)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
124
(564.6)
123
(422.7)
166
(566.6)
213
(715.6)
177
(578.2)
121
(386.8)
132
(409.0)
137
(415.1)
135
(394.9)
119
(346.4)
90
(256.4)
122
(341.7)
85
(232.3)
81
(212.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
814
(3,706)
849
(2,918)
910
(3,106)
829
(2,785)
879
(2,872)
791
(2,529)
765
(2,370)
733
(2,221)
731
(2,138)
794
(2,311)
823
(2,344)
600
(1,681)
501
(1,369)
387
(1,013)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
36
(163.9)
36
(123.7)
27
(92.2)
47
(157.9)
38
(124.1)
29
(92.7)
55
(170.4)
52
(157.5)
80
(234.0)
81
(235.8)
88
(250.7)
91
(254.9)
68
(185.8)
66
(172.7)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(6.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(3.1)
2
(6.1)
1
(2.9)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(2.8)
2
(5.5)
3
(7.9)
City-Data.com crime index315.6275.8291.8341.1282.2213.7222.3195.0206.8224.1182.2193.0159.1111.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.




According to our research of Kentucky and other state lists, there were 58 registered sex offenders living in Georgetown, Kentucky as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Georgetown is 550 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.



Violent crime rate in 2022
Georgetown:

72.0
U.S. Average:

219.8

Violent crime rate in 2021
Georgetown:

117.5
U.S. Average:

224.8

Violent crime rate in 2020
Georgetown:

124.6
U.S. Average:

228.2

Violent crime rate in 2019
Georgetown:

78.3
U.S. Average:

219.9

Violent crime rate in 2018
Georgetown:

135.4
U.S. Average:

221.2

Violent crime rate in 2017
Georgetown:

119.9
U.S. Average:

226.2

Violent crime rate in 2016
Georgetown:

106.0
U.S. Average:

227.3

Violent crime rate in 2015
Georgetown:

123.9
U.S. Average:

219.3

Violent crime rate in 2014
Georgetown:

126.3
U.S. Average:

211.1

Violent crime rate in 2013
Georgetown:

174.8
U.S. Average:

214.2

Violent crime rate in 2012
Georgetown:

322.5
U.S. Average:

187.4

Violent crime rate in 2011
Georgetown:

235.5
U.S. Average:

187.1

Violent crime rate in 2010
Georgetown:

238.8
U.S. Average:

195.7

Violent crime rate in 2009
Georgetown:

259.5
U.S. Average:

208.9

Violent crime rate in 2008
Georgetown:

72.4
U.S. Average:

222.5

Violent crime rate in 2007
Georgetown:

110.1
U.S. Average:

229.1

Violent crime rate in 2006
Georgetown:

84.1
U.S. Average:

232.6

Violent crime rate in 2005
Georgetown:

71.8
U.S. Average:

227.0

Property crime rate in 2022
Georgetown:

118.9
U.S. Average:

166.5

Property crime rate in 2021
Georgetown:

142.8
U.S. Average:

157.8

Property crime rate in 2020
Georgetown:

190.6
U.S. Average:

169.6

Property crime rate in 2019
Georgetown:

206.1
U.S. Average:

179.7

Property crime rate in 2018
Georgetown:

220.2
U.S. Average:

190.2

Property crime rate in 2017
Georgetown:

221.0
U.S. Average:

206.4

Property crime rate in 2016
Georgetown:

217.7
U.S. Average:

216.6

Property crime rate in 2015
Georgetown:

225.9
U.S. Average:

221.5

Property crime rate in 2014
Georgetown:

217.7
U.S. Average:

230.8

Property crime rate in 2013
Georgetown:

277.8
U.S. Average:

250.4

Property crime rate in 2012
Georgetown:

306.1
U.S. Average:

267.3

Property crime rate in 2011
Georgetown:

282.4
U.S. Average:

273.5

Property crime rate in 2010
Georgetown:

249.0
U.S. Average:

276.4

Property crime rate in 2009
Georgetown:

322.8
U.S. Average:

285.6

Property crime rate in 2008
Georgetown:

238.6
U.S. Average:

302.2

Property crime rate in 2007
Georgetown:

294.3
U.S. Average:

309.2

Property crime rate in 2006
Georgetown:

331.2
U.S. Average:

317.3

Property crime rate in 2005
Georgetown:

318.4
U.S. Average:

322.3
Murders per 100,000 population
Rapes per 100,000 population
Robberies per 100,000 population
Assaults per 100,000 population
Burglaries per 100,000 population
Thefts per 100,000 population
Auto thefts per 100,000 population
Arson per 100,000 population

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 91 (64 officers - 62 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.75
Kentucky average:

1.89

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 82 (57 officers - 55 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.60
Kentucky average:

1.95

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2019, including police officers: 81 (57 officers - 55 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.62
Kentucky average:

1.97

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2018, including police officers: 60 (56 officers - 54 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.63
Kentucky average:

2.01

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2017, including police officers: 77 (51 officers - 48 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.49
Kentucky average:

1.88

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2013, including police officers: 54 (51 officers - 48 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.67
Kentucky average:

1.94

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2012, including police officers: 49 (46 officers - 44 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.55
Kentucky average:

1.88

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 46 (43 officers - 41 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.47
Kentucky average:

1.91

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 50 (47 officers - 44 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.62
Kentucky average:

1.96

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2009, including police officers: 47 (44 officers - 41 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.00
Kentucky average:

1.94

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2008, including police officers: 48 (44 officers - 41 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.05
Kentucky average:

1.89

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2007, including police officers: 55 (48 officers - 45 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.29
Kentucky average:

1.92

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 57 (50 officers - 48 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.48
Kentucky average:

1.96

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2005, including police officers: 55 (49 officers - 47 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.47
Kentucky average:

1.90

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2004, including police officers: 52 (45 officers - 43 male; 2 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.30
Kentucky average:

1.87

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2003, including police officers: 51 (44 officers - 41 male; 3 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.30
Kentucky average:

1.91

Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in Georgetown, KY
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Officers
Full-time Law Enforcement Employees - Civilians

Zip codes: 40324.