Letcher County, KY Burglary Rates and Burglary Maps

Crime Grade's burglary map shows the safest places in Letcher County in green. The most dangerous areas in Letcher County 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 Letcher County, KY Safe from Burglary?

The B- grade means the rate of burglary is slightly lower than the average US county. Letcher County is in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning 44% of counties are safer and 56% of counties are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Letcher County's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby counties.

The rate of burglary in Letcher County is 2.322 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Letcher County generally consider the north part of the county to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of burglary in Letcher County may be as high as 1 in 322 in the northeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 633 in the north part of the county.

By a simple count ignoring population, more burglary occurs in the northeast parts of Letcher County, KY: about 16 per year. The southeast part of Letcher County has fewer cases of burglary with only 1 in a typical year.

How Letcher County's Burglary Rate Compares

The chart below compares the burglary rate in Letcher County to the Kentucky state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

Considering only the burglary rate, Letcher County is as safe as the Kentucky state average and as safe as the national average.

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Burglary in Letcher County, KY

Burglary is projected to cost the residents of Letcher County about $448,943 in 2025, or roughly $21 per resident. This is part of Letcher County's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Letcher County, including every crime type and how Letcher County compares to other counties.

Interpreting the Burglary Map

Remember that burglary rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading Letcher County's crime maps on the Letcher County overall crime page.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Letcher County, KY at ISP Reports.

Individual Letcher County Crime Maps & Stats

Burglary Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of burglary in Letcher County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Letcher County.

Nearby County	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Burglary Crime Grade
Knott County, KY	B-	A-	B-	B
Wise County, VA	C-	C	C-	B-
Norton City, VA	D+	D+	D+	C-
Perry County, KY	C+	B+	C+	C-
Dickenson County, VA	C+	B-	C+	B-
Floyd County, KY	B-	A-	C+	B-
Pike County, KY	B	B+	B	C+
Harlan County, KY	C-	B	C-	C-
Leslie County, KY	C	C+	C+	D+
Lee County, VA	C-	C-	C-	B-

Burglary in County with Similar Populations

Letcher County is lower versus other counties of the same size for burglary. The table below compares burglary in counties with comparable overall population.

Similar County	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Burglary Crime Grade
Redwood County, MN	B-	B+	B+	B-
Jackson County, IA	B	B	B	B
Jackson County, KS	C+	C+	C+	C+
Jackson County, KY	C+	B+	B+	C
Jackson County, OK	C-	C	C	F
Jackson County, TN	C+	D+	D+	C
Jackson County, TX	C+	C	C	D-
Jackson County, WI	B	B-	B-	C+
Jefferson County, MT	B+	B-	B-	A-
Red River County, TX	D-	D	D	D

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Letcher County, KY average SchoolGrade of D-, with 25% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Letcher County schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A burglary occurs on average every 7.4 days in Letcher County. Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Letcher County, KY

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.