Crime per Capita in Burlington
The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Burlington.
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B+
Overall Crime Grade™
A- |
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A- |
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Other Crime Grade |
B- |
$8.68 million
Cost of Crime™ for Burlington, KY
In 2025, crime will cost $959 per household.
Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Burlington 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 Burlington, KY Safe?
The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Burlington ranks in the 75th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 75% of cities but less safe than 25%. This analysis applies only to Burlington's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The crime rate in Burlington is 16.57 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Burlington Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Burlington varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 46 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 81 in the south.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the east parts of Burlington, KY see the most incidents - about 97 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 17 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Burlington, KY
The total projected cost of crime in Burlington for 2025 is $8,677,458. This translates to approximately $326 per resident and $959 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Burlington. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.6%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.9%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%
How Much Does Crime Cost in Burlington Compared to Other Cities?
| Burlington, KY: | $326 |
|---|---|
| Shively, KY: | $844 |
| Ekron, KY: | $233 |
| Kentucky: | $450 |
| USA: | $464 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Burlington is $326 per year, which is $138 less than the national average and $124 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Burlington:
- In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $518 more than in Burlington.
- In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $93 less than in Burlington
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Burlington for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Burlington |
Cost per Burlington Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$3.52 million |
$132 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$901,868 |
$34 |
Robbery |
$197,931 |
$7 |
Assault |
$815,021 |
$31 |
Kidnapping |
$273,463 |
$10 |
Vehicle Theft |
$596,824 |
$22 |
Burglary |
$316,355 |
$12 |
Theft |
$632,498 |
$24 |
Arson |
$51,409 |
$2 |
Vandalism |
$365,831 |
$14 |
Animal Cruelty |
$2,843 |
$0 |
Drug Crimes |
$953,186 |
$36 |
Identity Theft |
$54,411 |
$2 |
Total Cost of Crime |
$8,677,458 |
$326 |
The Intangible Cost of Crime in Burlington, 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 Burlington totals $27,882,303 ($1,048 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $36,559,762 ($1,374 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 Burlington 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 city 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, of which Burlington has 1, have the same problem. Of Burlington’s 26,614 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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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 Burlington residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.066 |
Robbery |
0.2364 |
Rape |
0.5589 |
Murder |
0.0703 |
Total Violent Crime |
1.932 (A-) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
4.589 |
Vehicle Theft |
1.448 |
Burglary |
1.311 |
Arson |
0.0800 |
Total Property Crime |
7.428 (A-) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1695 |
Drug Crimes |
4.842 |
Vandalism |
1.924 |
Identity Theft |
0.2641 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0144 |
Total "Other" Rate |
7.214 (B-) |
Individual Burlington Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Burlington is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Burlington.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C- | D | C | |
C+ | B+ | B | |
A- | A | A- | |
A- | A | A- | |
B- | C+ | B+ | |
C- | A- | C | |
C | A | C+ | |
C | A+ | B- | |
D+ | A+ | D+ | |
D+ | A | C- |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Burlington is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
C | B- | B- | |
C | A+ | A+ | |
A- | A- | A- | |
B- | B+ | B+ | |
A | B+ | B+ | |
D | C- | C- | |
F | D- | D- | |
A | A- | A- | |
A+ | A | A | |
C- | C | C |
Considering only the crime rate, Burlington 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 Burlington, KY average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Burlington schools on SchoolGrade
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