Murray, KY Burglary Rates and Burglary Maps

Burglary per Capita in Murray

The map below shows burglary per 1,000 Murray residents.

 

Murray, KY Map of Burglary Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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D+
Other Crime Grade
C-
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A crime occurs every 10 hours 38 minutes (on average) in Murray.

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

The C- grade means the rate of burglary is slightly higher than the average US city. Murray is in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning 64% of cities are safer and 36% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Murray's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of burglary in Murray is 2.632 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Murray generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of burglary in Murray may be as high as 1 in 274 in the central neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 889 in the northwest part of the city. See the section on interpreting the burglary map, however, because comparing rates for burglary or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.

By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the central parts of Murray, KY: about 22 per year. The northwest part of Murray has fewer cases of burglary with only 3 in a typical year.

Interpreting the Burglary Maps

When looking at the burglary map for Murray, 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 Murray residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Murray 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 Murray has 0, have the same problem. Of Murray’s 26,466 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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Murray 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 Murray residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.076
Robbery
0.3295
Rape
0.5891
Murder
0.0893
Total Violent Crime
2.084 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
15.10
Vehicle Theft
0.5941
Burglary
2.632
Arson
0.0879
Total Property Crime
18.41 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2725
Drug Crimes
4.793
Vandalism
5.012
Identity Theft
0.4668
Animal Cruelty
0.0793
Total "Other" Rate
10.62 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
Burglary Crime Grade
A
A
A
B+
B+
A
A-
A
B-
A-
C+
A+
C
B
C
A
A-
A
A+
A
C+
A
B-
B+
B-
A
C
A
B
B
B
B
B
A
C
A+
B
A+
B
B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Murray is higher 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
D-
D-
D-
D+
C+
B+
B+
B+
A
A-
A-
A
B
A+
A+
A+
C
A+
A+
A-
C-
D+
D+
C-
B-
C+
C+
A
C
A
A
B
C+
B-
B-
B
C+
C
C
F

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

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Murray, KY average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 39% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Murray schools on SchoolGrade

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