London, KY has safety grade D, a population of about 8,058, an overall crime rate near 1,998 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether London, KY is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for London, KY for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City London, KY
London, KY crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 4.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 15.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
4.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
London, KY demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (75.2% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
The relatively low crime count of 161 incidents suggests London maintains good community safety standards.
Comparison Insights
London demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
London, KY Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2147476, a total of 161 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is property crime, accounting for 121 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent, with 88 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 14 incidents, and stolen property offenses with 13 incidents. Motor vehicle theft is relatively low, with only 4 incidents, and burglary/breaking & entering is the least common property crime, with 2 incidents. Assault is the second most common crime category, with 31 incidents, all classified as assault offenses. The "others" category accounts for 9 incidents, comprising counterfeiting/forgery (4 incidents), fraud offenses (4 incidents), and bribery (1 incident). To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, such as the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US2147476, its population, median income, and crime rate per 100k. This information would allow for a calculation of the violent crime rate and property crime rate, as well as a safety score and grade. Furthermore, crime map data and zip code data would provide a more granular understanding of crime patterns within the area. Without this additional context, the analysis is limited to the relative frequencies of different crime categories and sub-categories.
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Crime Map
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Safest Zip Codes
High Crime Zip Codes
40202
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Safety75.9
Per 1K76
Total Crimes40209
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Safety63.5
Per 1K64
Total Crimes40203
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Safety59.9
Per 1K60
Total Crimes40211
0
Safety54.4
Per 1K54
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FAQ about crime in London, KY
Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in London, KY.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
Combine this crime report with the market overview for London, KY and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.
Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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