London Arrests and Mugshots

London, Kentucky

London, Kentucky Police Station Information

The 2020 London crime rate fell by 20% compared to 2019. In the last 5 years London has seen a decrease in both violent crime and property crime.

London has 76% less violent crime compared to the national average.
London has 122% more property crime compared to the national average.
Overall, the crime rate in London is 90% higher than the national average.

As of July 2023, there are 76 registered sex offenders living in the city.

The London Police Department is responsible for reducing crime through prevention, detection, and apprehension of offenders; providing for the orderly and safe movement of vehicular traffic through traffic law enforcement, and conducting accident prevention measures and accident investigations, The mission of the department is to ensure public safety through regulation and control of hazardous conditions and provide the recovery and return of lost and stolen property. Today, the London Police Department is staffed by 38 police officers and civilian personnel. The London Police Department was one of the first police departments in the state of Kentucky to be certified as an Accredited Law Enforcement Agency. The current Chief of Police is Chuck Johnson.

The police department can be reached at the following:

Address:
503 S. Main St.
London, KY 40741

Phone: (606) 878-7004
Fax: (606) 878-9758

London police officers transport individuals who have been arrested in the city to the Laurel County Jail, also located in London. The jail houses female and male inmates, who are county, state, or federally incarcerated. The county jail can house approximately 800 inmates. The jail offers inmates rehabilitation programs, to help integrate them back into society.

Inmates are allowed to visit with their friends and family while incarcerated. Visitation hours vary for male and female inmates. Contact the jail at 606-878-9431 for more information.

Records Request and Mugshots in London, Kentucky

Public records are provided by the city’s Records Custodian. The attorney general for the state of Kentucky has drafted a request form that can be downloaded, printed, completed and returned to the custodian. Information needed would include a thorough description of the records being requested and the requester’s contact information. Copies of records are ten cents per page.

Submit the form to the following:

Email: [email protected]

In person or by mail:
501 S. Main Street
London, Kentucky 40741

Office hours for in person drop offs are Monday through Friday from 8am to 4-m.

County Sheriff, Warrant, Most Wanted Information in London, Kentucky

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is the chief law enforcement agency located in London, Kentucky. The office was founded in 1825. The sheriff, deputies, and other officers pledge to work with the community to protect citizens, preserve peace, and enforce laws in a professional and courteous manner.

The Laurel County Jail has an inmate jail roster available for the public to view. The roster lists all current inmates housed in the jail. Inmates can be searched by their first and last name. The jail roster lists the inmate’s full name, birth date, booking date, arresting agency, bond amount, and charges they were arrested for.

London, Kentucky Information

The city of London is located in the southern region of the state of Kentucky. The town was founded in 1826, its post office established in 1831, and its city rights granted in 1836.The county covers a mere 11 square miles. The population is estimated to be 7,500 according to the last census in 2020. London is the county seat of Laurel County. The city operates with a mayor-council form of government, and the current mayor is Randall Weddle.

Contact the Mayor at:

501 South Main Street
London, KY 40741

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (606) 864-4169