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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$377,944

Cost of Crime™ for Camargo, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $807 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Camargo 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 Camargo, KY Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Camargo ranks in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 62% of cities but less safe than 38%. This analysis applies only to Camargo's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Camargo is 20.45 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Camargo Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Camargo varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 42 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Camargo, KY see the most incidents - about 8 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Camargo, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Camargo for 2025 is $377,944. This translates to approximately $286 per resident and $807 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Camargo. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Camargo Compared to Other Cities?

Camargo, KY:	$286
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Camargo is $286 per year, which is $178 less than the national average and $163 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Camargo:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $558 more than in Camargo.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $53 less than in Camargo

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Camargo	Cost per Camargo Resident
Murder	$128,977	$98
Rape/Sexual Assault	$45,523	$34
Robbery	$9,849	$7
Assault	$10,776	$8
Kidnapping	$12,232	$9
Vehicle Theft	$6,544	$5
Burglary	$30,107	$23
Theft	$59,951	$45
Arson	$2,115	$2
Vandalism	$35,706	$27
Animal Cruelty	$300	$0
Drug Crimes	$34,943	$26
Identity Theft	$920	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$377,944	$286

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Camargo, 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 Camargo totals $1,079,382 ($818 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,457,326 ($1,104 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 Camargo 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 have the same problem. Of Camargo’s 1,320 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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Camargo 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 Camargo residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.2843
Robbery	0.2372
Rape	0.5688
Murder	0.0520
Total Violent Crime	1.142 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.769
Vehicle Theft	0.3202
Burglary	2.515
Arson	0.0663
Total Property Crime	11.67 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1528
Drug Crimes	3.579
Vandalism	3.786
Identity Theft	0.0901
Animal Cruelty	0.0308
Total "Other" Rate	7.639 (C+)

Individual Camargo Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Mount Sterling, KY	B-	B+	B-
Prewitt, KY	B+	A-	B+
Howards Mill, KY	A+	A+	A+
Jeffersonville, KY	B+	C+	A-
Lucky Stop, KY	C+	D	C+
Levee, KY	A-	B+	A+
Goffs Corner, KY	B	A-	B-
Stoops, KY	A+	A	A+
Stepstone, KY	B-	A	C
Hope, KY	C+	C-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Camargo is similar 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
Eolia, KY	C	B	B
Heritage Creek, KY	A-	A+	A+
Harwood, ND	B	C	C
Hartford, IL	D	D	D
Hamel, IL	A+	A	A
Stillmore, GA	D+	D	D
Green Bay, VA	C	C	C
Genoa, NY	A	B+	B+
Fordsville, KY	C+	B	B
Sunbury, NC	B-	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Camargo 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 Camargo, KY average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Camargo schools on SchoolGrade

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