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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$306,838

Cost of Crime™ for Centertown, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $809 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Centertown 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 Centertown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Centertown is 20.41 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Centertown Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Centertown varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 44 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 49 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Centertown, 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 Centertown, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Centertown for 2025 is $306,838. This translates to approximately $324 per resident and $809 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Centertown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Centertown, KY:	$324
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Centertown is $324 per year, which is $141 less than the national average and $126 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Centertown:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $521 more than in Centertown.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $90 less than in Centertown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Centertown	Cost per Centertown Resident
Murder	$96,883	$102
Rape/Sexual Assault	$32,723	$35
Robbery	$10,666	$11
Assault	$41,112	$43
Kidnapping	$9,147	$10
Vehicle Theft	$6,793	$7
Burglary	$14,402	$15
Theft	$34,182	$36
Arson	$1,745	$2
Vandalism	$30,829	$33
Animal Cruelty	$312	$0
Drug Crimes	$26,772	$28
Identity Theft	$1,273	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$306,838	$324

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Centertown, 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 Centertown totals $814,179 ($859 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,121,017 ($1,183 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 Centertown 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 Centertown’s 948 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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Centertown 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 Centertown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.510
Robbery	0.3577
Rape	0.5693
Murder	0.0544
Total Violent Crime	2.491 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.962
Vehicle Theft	0.4627
Burglary	1.675
Arson	0.0762
Total Property Crime	9.176 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1591
Drug Crimes	3.818
Vandalism	4.552
Identity Theft	0.1735
Animal Cruelty	0.0445
Total "Other" Rate	8.747 (C)

Individual Centertown Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Matanzas, KY	B-	B	B
Simmons, KY	B-	B	B
No Creek, KY	B-	B+	B-
Rockport, KY	D+	B	C-
Echols, KY	D+	B	C-
McHenry, KY	B-	A	B-
Heflin, KY	B-	B	B
Martwick, KY	D+	A	D+
Nelson, KY	D+	A	D+
Hartford, KY	B-	B+	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Centertown 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
Cannon Town, FL	A+	A+	A+
Utica, IN	B+	B+	B+
Urich, MO	C	C-	C-
Tuscumbia, MO	C-	D-	D-
Cimarron, NM	D	D-	D-
Churchtown, PA	B	A-	A-
Chatsworth, NJ	A	A+	A+
Chadwicks, NY	A-	B	B
Cazadero, CA	C-	D-	D-
Venedocia, OH	B-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Centertown 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 Centertown, KY average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Centertown schools on SchoolGrade

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