Washington, KY County has a lower rate of violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to the background information, the violent crime rate in Washington, KY County is only 9.8, while the US average is 22.7. This means that the residents of this county are less likely to become victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Washington, KY County is 19.2, lower than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that the residents of this county are also at a lower risk of experiencing property crimes like theft, burglary, and vandalism. These statistics show that Washington, KY County has a relatively safe community compared to the rest of the United States. However, it is still important for residents to remain vigilant and take precautions to keep themselves and their property safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Washington County violent crime is 9.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Washington County property crime is 19.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Washington, 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.