Lecta, KY Burglary Rates and Burglary Maps

Crime Grade's burglary map shows the safest places in Lecta in green. The most dangerous areas in Lecta are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Lecta, KY Safe?

The C- grade means the rate of burglary is slightly higher than the average US city. Lecta is in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning 68% of cities are safer and 32% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Lecta's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of burglary in Lecta is 2.856 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

Interpreting the Burglary Maps

When looking at the burglary map for Lecta, remember that the rate of burglary per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the burglary rate map do not always indicate danger for Lecta residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Lecta has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Lecta has 0, have the same problem. Of Lecta’s 405 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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Lecta Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All burglary rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Lecta residents in a standard year.

Individual Lecta Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of burglary in Lecta is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Lecta.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Burglary Crime Grade
Coral Hill, KY	B-	B	B-	B-
Slick Rock, KY	B-	A	B+	C
Goodnight, KY	C+	B	C+	C+
Glasgow, KY	C+	A-	B-	C-
Oil City, KY	C+	B+	C+	C
Hiseville, KY	C-	B-	C	C
Pritchardsville, KY	C+	A	C-	C+
Kino, KY	A	A-	A+	C
Knob Lick, KY	C+	B-	B-	C-
Cave City, KY	C	B-	C+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lecta is similar versus other cities of the same size for burglary. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Burglary Crime Grade
Glendo, WY	C-	B-	B-	B-
Stanley, IA	B	C-	C-	C-
Grandfalls, TX	F	D	D	B
Grand River, IA	B	C-	C-	C
Gowensville, SC	C	B+	B+	C+
Goose Hollow, NC	D-	D-	D-	F
Goodland, OK	C-	C-	C-	F
Goltry, OK	C+	C	C	C-
Glendora, MI	A	B-	B-	B+
Stephens, GA	A+	B-	B-	B

Considering only the burglary rate, Lecta is less safe than the Kentucky state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Lecta, KY average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lecta schools on SchoolGrade

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