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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$9.11 million

Cost of Crime™ for Campbellsville, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,038 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Campbellsville ranks in the 41st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 41% of cities but less safe than 59%. This analysis applies only to Campbellsville's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Campbellsville is 27.27 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Campbellsville Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Campbellsville varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 45 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Campbellsville, KY see the most incidents - about 105 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 26 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Campbellsville, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Campbellsville for 2025 is $9,110,735. This translates to approximately $413 per resident and $1,038 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Campbellsville. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Campbellsville, KY:	$413
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Campbellsville is $413 per year, which is $51 less than the national average and $36 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Campbellsville:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $431 more than in Campbellsville.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $180 less than in Campbellsville

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Campbellsville	Cost per Campbellsville Resident
Murder	$3.20 million	$145
Rape/Sexual Assault	$775,214	$35
Robbery	$241,195	$11
Assault	$810,317	$37
Kidnapping	$262,060	$12
Vehicle Theft	$368,205	$17
Burglary	$611,099	$28
Theft	$1.25 million	$57
Arson	$43,643	$2
Vandalism	$603,710	$27
Animal Cruelty	$7,852	$0
Drug Crimes	$880,152	$40
Identity Theft	$51,234	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$9,110,735	$413

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Campbellsville, 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 Campbellsville totals $25,223,027 ($1,144 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $34,333,762 ($1,558 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 Campbellsville 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 Campbellsville’s 22,042 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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Campbellsville 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 Campbellsville residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.280
Robbery	0.3479
Rape	0.5800
Murder	0.0773
Total Violent Crime	2.285 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.99
Vehicle Theft	1.079
Burglary	3.057
Arson	0.0820
Total Property Crime	15.21 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1961
Drug Crimes	5.398
Vandalism	3.834
Identity Theft	0.3003
Animal Cruelty	0.0482
Total "Other" Rate	9.777 (C-)

Individual Campbellsville Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hatcher, KY	D-	C	F
Spurlington, KY	B	A-	B
Atchison, KY	A-	B+	A+
Bengal, KY	B-	B+	C+
Saloma, KY	C+	A-	B-
Burdick, KY	C	B+	C
Whitewood, KY	C	B	D+
Yuma, KY	B+	B+	A
Romine, KY	D-	C	F
Elk Horn, KY	B-	B	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Campbellsville is higher 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
Lino Lakes, MN	B-	A-	A-
Swartz Creek, MI	B+	C+	C+
Lahaina, HI	D-	C-	C-
Lake Placid, FL	A	B+	B+
Lake Zurich, IL	B+	A	A
Susanville, CA	C-	D	D
Latham, NY	B-	B+	B+
Lealman, FL	B-	C+	C+
Leesburg, GA	B+	C+	C+
Sunnyside, WA	C+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Campbellsville is as safe as 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 Campbellsville, KY average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Campbellsville schools on SchoolGrade

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