The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 42324, KY: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	C+

Which crimes are included?

$407,560

Cost of Crime™ for 42324, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $775 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 42324 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 42324, KY Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US zip. 42324 ranks in the 60th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 60% of zip codes but less safe than 40%. This analysis applies only to 42324's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 42324 is 22.15 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 42324 Residents generally consider the south part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 42324 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 35 in the northwest areas to 1 in 51 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of 42324, KY see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 42324, KY

The total projected cost of crime in 42324 for 2025 is $407,560. This translates to approximately $326 per resident and $775 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in 42324. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 42324 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

42324, KY:	$326
40211, KY:	$1195
41001, KY:	$255
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 42324 is $326 per year, which is $139 less than the national average and $124 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 42324:

In 40211, KY, crime costs $1,195 per person, which is $869 more than in 42324.
In 41001, KY, crime costs $255 per person, which is $71 less than in 42324

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 42324 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 42324	Cost per 42324 Resident
Murder	$111,201	$89
Rape/Sexual Assault	$46,489	$37
Robbery	$13,976	$11
Assault	$47,769	$38
Kidnapping	$16,567	$13
Vehicle Theft	$21,758	$17
Burglary	$18,890	$15
Theft	$59,476	$48
Arson	$2,483	$2
Vandalism	$31,733	$25
Animal Cruelty	$500	$0
Drug Crimes	$33,644	$27
Identity Theft	$3,072	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$407,560	$326

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 42324, KY

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 42324 totals $978,660 ($782 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,386,220 ($1,107 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 42324 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the zip has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of 42324’s 1,252 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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42324 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 42324 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.329
Robbery	0.3549
Rape	0.6124
Murder	0.0473
Total Violent Crime	2.343 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.173
Vehicle Theft	1.122
Burglary	1.663
Arson	0.0821
Total Property Crime	12.04 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2182
Drug Crimes	3.633
Vandalism	3.548
Identity Theft	0.3170
Animal Cruelty	0.0540
Total "Other" Rate	7.770 (C+)

Individual 42324 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 42324 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 42324.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
42323, KY	C	C+	C-
42321, KY	C+	C+	C
42326, KY	C	B-	C
42339, KY	B	B+	B
42337, KY	C+	B	C
42332, KY	C-	A	D+
42273, KY	B	C	B+
42256, KY	C+	A-	C+
42345, KY	C+	B+	C+
42367, KY	B-	A	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

42324 is similar versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
74951, OK	D+	B	B
12913, NY	B+	B	B
13122, NY	A	A-	A-
13338, NY	B	C-	C-
14859, NY	A	A	A
15030, PA	C+	C-	C-
16639, PA	A+	A+	A+
62028, IL	A-	B+	B+
72626, AR	C-	D-	D-
03592, NH	B-	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, 42324 is safer than the Kentucky state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 42324, KY average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See 42324 schools on SchoolGrade

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