12/28/2025
I have been reflecting on the rising crime rates and overpopulation in Florence, where I reside, and I find myself puzzled by the ongoing construction in our city. It seems that the driving force behind this relentless development is financial gain. With property taxes soaring, it appears that the more people they can accommodate, the more revenue they can extract from residents. In my own neighborhood, many have chosen to leave, primarily due to these escalating taxes and the associated crime concerns. This trend raises a critical question: why are we prioritizing profit over the well-being of our community?
City Profile & Economy
Size & Population: Florence is Kentucky’s seventh-largest community, consisting of 13 neighborhoods and a population of approximately 32,917 residents.
Crime & Safety Data (2024–2025)
Recent data shows that Florence faces challenges regarding crime, particularly property-related offenses.
Property Crime Focus: The majority of crime in Florence is property-related, such as theft from vehicles and shoplifting. In fact, property crime in Florence has recently been rated nearly 49% higher than the national average.
Violent Crime: Conversely, the violent crime rate is roughly 1 per 1,000 residents, which aligns closely with the national average.
Safety Ranking: Despite the high property crime volume, local residents report feeling relatively safe, and 100% of surveyed students in some polls described law enforcement as highly visible and responsive.
Neighborhood Variation: Safety varies significantly by area. Neighborhoods like Saddlebrook and Spring Meadows are currently ranked as some of the safest in the city.
