Nelson County, KY has a relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in Nelson County is only 7.8, much lower than the US average of 22.7. However, property crime is slightly higher in Nelson County, with a rate of 19.1 compared to the national average of 35.4. Despite these lower crime rates, residents of Nelson County should still remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their property. It is important for law enforcement to continue their efforts in preventing and solving crimes in Nelson County to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Nelson County violent crime is 7.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Nelson County property crime is 19.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Nelson, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Bardstown, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Bardstown, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.