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Crime & Safety in Somerset, KY

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Somerset has a violent crime rate of 304 per 100,000 residents, 20% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 199.7 per 100,000, robbery at 43.4, rape at 52.1. The murder rate is 8.7 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,240 per 100,000, 14% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,441, burglary at 521, vehicle theft at 278 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 8 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Somerset receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Somerset vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent303.9/100K
20% below US avg
Murder8.7/100K
38% above US avg
Rape52.1/100K
Robbery43.4/100K
Assault199.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,239.8/100K
14% above US avg
Burglary520.9/100K
Theft1,441.1/100K
Vehicle Theft277.8/100K
Arson26.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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