Safest Cities in Kentucky
Crime rate rankings for 231 cities • Latest FBI Data
🟢 Top 20 Safest Cities in Kentucky
| # | City | Score | Grade | Population | Violent/100k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independence | 95 | A | 29,747 | 26.9 |
| 2 | Mount Washington | 95 | A | 18,811 | 31.9 |
| 3 | Flatwoods | 95 | A | 7,200 | 55.6 |
| 4 | Vine Grove | 95 | A | 7,011 | 28.5 |
| 5 | Taylor Mill | 95 | A | 6,957 | 43.1 |
| 6 | Princeton | 95 | A | 6,173 | 16.2 |
| 7 | Wilmore | 95 | A | 6,137 | 16.3 |
| 8 | Columbia | 95 | A | 4,895 | 81.7 |
| 9 | Prospect | 95 | A | 4,553 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Paintsville | 95 | A | 4,111 | 0.0 |
| 11 | West Liberty | 95 | A | 3,535 | 84.9 |
| 12 | Stanton | 95 | A | 3,165 | 31.6 |
| 13 | Morganfield | 95 | A | 3,107 | 32.2 |
| 14 | Brandenburg | 95 | A | 2,962 | 33.8 |
| 15 | Indian Hills | 95 | A | 2,843 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Providence | 95 | A | 2,799 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Eminence | 95 | A | 2,755 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Calvert City | 95 | A | 2,517 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Eddyville | 95 | A | 2,483 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Anchorage | 95 | A | 2,466 | 0.0 |
🔴 Most Dangerous Cities in Kentucky
| # | City | Score | Grade | Population | Violent/100k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisville Metro | 58 | C | 676,843 | 707.4 |
| 2 | West Buechel | 61 | C | 1,352 | 295.9 |
| 3 | Newport | 64 | C | 13,702 | 328.4 |
| 4 | Hopkinsville | 64 | C | 30,694 | 446.3 |
| 5 | Owensboro | 65 | B | 60,096 | 349.4 |
| 6 | Smiths Grove | 66 | B | 808 | 247.5 |
| 7 | Shively | 66 | B | 15,394 | 305.3 |
| 8 | Oak Grove | 68 | B | 7,985 | 275.5 |
| 9 | Paducah | 68 | B | 26,624 | 270.4 |
| 10 | Grayson | 69 | B | 3,797 | 289.7 |
About Kentucky Crime Data
This ranking includes 231 cities in Kentucky with crime data from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program for 2024. Safety scores are calculated using violent crime rates, property crime rates, and population data.
All 231 Cities in Kentucky With Crime Data
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