Nelson County, Kentucky Crime Rate
Population: 46,738 • FBI UCR
95Score
A
Very Safe
26
Violent Crimes
56/100k
131
Property Crimes
280/100k
46,738
Population
A
Safety Grade
Is Nelson County Safe?
Nelson County has a safety score of 95/100 (grade A, Very Safe). Its violent crime rate of 56 per 100k is 85% below the national average of 380 per 100k.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nelson County, Kentucky safe?
Nelson County has a safety score of 95/100 (grade A, Very Safe), based on FBI crime data for the county.
What is the crime rate in Nelson County?
Nelson County has a violent crime rate of 56 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 280 per 100,000.
How is the safety score calculated?
Safety scores combine violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population from the FBI Uniform Crime Report. Scores range 0-100, with higher being safer.
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