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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$245,424

Cost of Crime™ for Cannel City, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $968 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Cannel City ranks in the 43rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 43% of cities but less safe than 57%. This analysis applies only to Cannel City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Cannel City is 26.40 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Cannel City Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Cannel City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 50 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Cannel City, KY see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Cannel City, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Cannel City for 2025 is $245,424. This translates to approximately $412 per resident and $968 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Cannel City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Cannel City Compared to Other Cities?

Cannel City, KY:	$412
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Cannel City is $412 per year, which is $52 less than the national average and $37 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Cannel City:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $432 more than in Cannel City.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $179 less than in Cannel City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Cannel City	Cost per Cannel City Resident
Murder	$90,137	$151
Rape/Sexual Assault	$24,185	$41
Robbery	$5,633	$9
Assault	$19,137	$32
Kidnapping	$7,276	$12
Vehicle Theft	$3,027	$5
Burglary	$13,184	$22
Theft	$24,477	$41
Arson	$1,116	$2
Vandalism	$29,796	$50
Animal Cruelty	$247	$0
Drug Crimes	$26,015	$44
Identity Theft	$1,194	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$245,424	$412

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Cannel City, 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 Cannel City totals $719,844 ($1,210 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $965,268 ($1,622 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 Cannel City 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 Cannel City’s 595 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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Cannel City 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 Cannel City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.120
Robbery	0.3010
Rape	0.6704
Murder	0.0806
Total Violent Crime	2.172 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.943
Vehicle Theft	0.3285
Burglary	2.443
Arson	0.0777
Total Property Crime	10.79 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2017
Drug Crimes	5.911
Vandalism	7.010
Identity Theft	0.2592
Animal Cruelty	0.0562
Total "Other" Rate	13.44 (D)

Individual Cannel City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Grassy Creek, KY	C	A-	B
Helechawa, KY	C	B	B-
Lykins, KY	D+	C	D
Mize, KY	B-	A+	B+
Hazel Green, KY	C	B-	C+
Lower Gillmore, KY	C+	B-	B-
Wonnie, KY	D	C-	D
Matthew, KY	D+	B	D+
Seitz, KY	C	B+	B-
Gifford, KY	D	C-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Cannel City 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
Fredonia, IA	B-	B+	B+
Farley, MO	B-	C-	C-
Farnham, NY	B+	A	A
Farrville, IN	A-	A-	A-
Flatwoods, WV	C	C	C
Fleming, PA	A	A+	A+
Florence, VT	B-	B	B
Forbes Road, PA	A	A	A
Forest Springs, CA	D	D-	D-
Sullivan, NH	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Cannel City 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 Cannel City, KY average SchoolGrade of D-, with 20% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Cannel City schools on SchoolGrade

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