Lexington Crime

It is important that the citizens of Lexington be aware of the crime which occurs in our community. It is the purpose of Lexington Crime to provide that information. We plan to update this information quarterly.

The serious crime which occurs in Lexington will be reported as follows:

Serious Crime in Lexington - 1998 - 2000 Comparison

Serious Crime in Lexington - 12 Year Comparison

Other Selected Crimes in Lexington - 12 Year Comparison

Location of Lexington Homicides - 1999

Serious Crime in Lexington
Crime	1998	1999	2000
Homicide	22	25	10
Rape	127	143	116
Robbery	470	530	597
Assault	1,155	1,216	1,163
Burglary	2,660	2,483	2,162
Larceny	8,318	9,523	8,391
Auto theft	864	925	770
Arson	47	67	64
Totals	13,663	14,912	13,273

Serious Crime in Lexington - 12 Year Comparison

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

Homicide

Rape

104

143

164

151

139

116

131

122

128

127

143

116

Robbery

364

453

525

558

699

636

579

580

470

530

597

Assault

907

1,158

1,172

1,282

1,455

1,489

1,318

1,283

1,195

1,155

1,216

1,163

Burglary

3,354

3,181

3,211

2,854

3,187

3,089

2,978

2,893

2,610

2,660

2,483

2,162

Larceny

9,458

10,558

10,075

9,303

9,688

10,058

9,621

9,522

9,721

8,318

9,523

8,391

Auto Theft

785

762

848

649

610

658

944

915

906

864

925

770

Arson

100

108

Totals

15,084

16,355

16,036

14,821

15,696

16,201

15,750

15,405

15,224

13,663

14,912

13,273