Versailles, KY Crime Rates & Map

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Total crime 47%

Violent crime 77%

Property crime 42%

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2019 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2020; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Versailles_{/100k people}	Kentucky_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	351	n/a (estimate)	1,318	2,115	2,489
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	4.9	5.0
Rape	10	n/a	37.6	35.2	42.6
Robbery	4	n/a	15.0	48.4	81.6
Assault	9	n/a	33.8	128.6	250.2
Violent crime	23	n/a (estimate)	86	217	379
Burglary	61	n/a	229.1	345.7	340.5
Theft	245	n/a	920.2	1,323.5	1,549.5
Vehicle theft	22	n/a	82.6	228.2	219.9
Property crime	328	n/a (estimate)	1,232	1,897	2,110

Key findings

Versailles crime rates are 47% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Versailles are 77% lower than the national average
In Versailles you have a 1 in 76 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Versailles is safer than 70% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Versailles has decreased by 16%

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The Versailles crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Versailles as reported by the local law enforcement agency. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Versailles crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level.

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Daily Crime In Versailles (per 100,000 people)

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in Versailles on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Kentucky and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in Versailles (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Kentucky, are 1.60 times less than the state average and 1.89 times less than than national average. Violent crimes committed in Versailles on a daily basis are 2.51 times less than than Kentucky average and 4.39 times less than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in Versailles are 1.54 times less than the daily state average and 1.71 times less than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is Versailles (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Versailles in comparison to other Kentucky communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Versailles safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Versailles being safer than 46% of cities in Kentucky and 70% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Kentucky cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Versailles. In conclusion, Versailles ranks above average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Versailles

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Versailles is 1 in 1158

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Versailles is 1 in 82

The chance of being a victim of crime in Versailles is 1 in 76

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Versailles? In Versailles, you have a 1 in 1158 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 82. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Versailles, KY is 1 in 76.

Year Over Year Crime In Versailles (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Versailles, KY is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Versailles has decreased by 16%, while the property crime rate in Versailles has decreased by 16% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Versailles has decreased by 16% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Versailles police department

Item	Versailles	Kentucky	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	43	5,359	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	5.0	2.8	3.3

There are a total of 43 Versailles police officers. This results in 5.0 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 79.5% greater than the Kentucky average and 53.9% greater than the National average.

Sex offenders in Kentucky

State	Total offenders	Kentucky_/100K	National_/100K
Kentucky	9,099	222	266

There are a total of 9,099 sex offenders in Kentucky. This yields a total of 222 sex offenders in Kentucky per 100,000 residents which is 17% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Midway, KY	1,681	65	566	631
Lawrenceburg, KY	11,081	35	1,066	1,101
Wilmore, KY	6,181	0	1,171	1,171
High Bridge, KY	264	211	1,848	2,059
Nicholasville, KY	29,249	151	2,430	2,581
Salvisa, KY	481	276	2,415	2,692
Georgetown, KY	31,708	117	2,846	2,962
Versailles, KY	9,091	86	1,232	1,318

Cities with similar population

City, State	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Triangle, VA	9,092	127	1,005	1,132
New Baltimore, VA	9,097	79	624	703
Independence, KS	9,084	989	4,696	5,684
Saline, MI	9,082	64	657	721
Rock Falls, IL	9,104	80	903	984
Versailles, KY	9,091	86	1,232	1,318

Source: The Versailles, KY crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2018. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.