Ludlow, Kentucky Crime Rate
5 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 4,313
Key Insights
- →Ludlow has a safety grade of A+ with a violent crime rate of 92.7 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 33.6% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: stable safe — based on 5 years of data.
- →Safer than 63% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.09 (below national average).
Violent Crime Rate
92.7
+33.6% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
1089.7
47 total
vs National Avg
↓ -74%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 4
Murder0
Rape2
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault2
Property Crime: 47
Burglary7
Larceny-Theft26
Motor Vehicle Theft14
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,313 | 4 | 92.7 | 0 | 47 | 1089.7 |
| 2023 | 4,322 | 3 | 69.4 | 0 | 40 | 925.5 |
| 2022 | 4,339 | 4 | 92.2 | 0 | 53 | 1221.5 |
| 2021 | 4,502 | 7 | 155.5 | 1 | 40 | 888.5 |
| 2020 | 4,499 | 2 | 44.5 | 0 | 60 | 1333.6 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
A+
Safety Grade for Ludlow
Based on violent crime rate of 92.7 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 63% of cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.