Crime & Safety in Erlanger

Erlanger's real, disclosed crime picture runs genuinely two-sided: safer than most of the U.S. nationally, but less favorable measured against Kentucky's own communities.

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A real, below-national victim rate

The overall chance of becoming a victim of crime in Erlanger ran 1 in 171, meaningfully better than the national rate of 1 in 47 -- Erlanger runs safer than approximately 61% of U.S. communities nationally.

A less favorable in-state standing

Erlanger's own crime rate runs lower than only approximately 33% of Kentucky's own communities -- meaning it runs higher than roughly two-thirds of the state.

Especially low violent crime

Erlanger's violent crime victim odds ran 1 in 1,441, well below the national rate, while property crime (5 per 1,000) ran about average nationally.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.