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

Crime per Capita in Crittenden County

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Crittenden County.

 

Crittenden County, KY Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

A+
B
Other Crime Grade
D+

$3.58 million

Cost of Crime™ for Crittenden County, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $961 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US county. Crittenden County ranks in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 56% of counties but less safe than 44%. This analysis applies only to Crittenden County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Crittenden County is 28.10 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Crittenden County Residents generally consider the south part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Crittenden County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 32 in the central areas to 1 in 41 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Crittenden County, KY see the most incidents - about 94 per year. In contrast, the north part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Crittenden County, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Crittenden County for 2025 is $3,582,413. This translates to approximately $387 per resident and $961 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.4% of the median household income in Crittenden County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Crittenden County Compared to Other Counties?

Crittenden County, KY: $387
Jefferson County, KY: $672
Boone County, KY: $332
Kentucky: $450
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Crittenden County is $387 per year, which is $77 less than the national average and $62 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Crittenden County:
  • In Jefferson County, KY, crime costs $672 per person, which is $285 more than in Crittenden County.
  • In Boone County, KY, crime costs $332 per person, which is $56 less than in Crittenden County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Crittenden County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Crittenden County
Cost per Crittenden County Resident
Murder
$1.14 million
$123
Rape/Sexual Assault
$376,183
$41
Robbery
$97,452
$11
Assault
$204,153
$22
Kidnapping
$96,077
$10
Vehicle Theft
$79,787
$9
Burglary
$211,719
$23
Theft
$458,382
$50
Arson
$17,685
$2
Vandalism
$402,333
$44
Animal Cruelty
$4,927
$1
Drug Crimes
$473,485
$51
Identity Theft
$19,072
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$3,582,413
$387

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Crittenden County, 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 Crittenden County totals $9,456,513 ($1,023 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $13,038,926 ($1,410 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 Crittenden County 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 county 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 Crittenden County’s 9,247 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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Crittenden County 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 Crittenden County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.7687
Robbery
0.3350
Rape
0.6709
Murder
0.0657
Total Violent Crime
1.840 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.572
Vehicle Theft
0.5572
Burglary
2.524
Arson
0.0792
Total Property Crime
12.73 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1714
Drug Crimes
6.922
Vandalism
6.090
Identity Theft
0.2665
Animal Cruelty
0.0720
Total "Other" Rate
13.52 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

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

Nearby County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B
B-
B
B+
A+
B
C+
A-
B
B
B+
B+
B
B+
B+
B+
A-
A-
A-
C+
A
B-
C+
B
C+
A-
C
A-
A+
A-

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Crittenden County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
D
D
A-
F
F
C-
B-
B-
F
F
F
A-
B+
B+
D+
D-
D-
B-
C
C
C
F
F
D-
F
F
C-
C-
C-

Considering only the crime rate, Crittenden County is as safe as the Kentucky state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Crittenden County, KY average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Crittenden County schools on SchoolGrade

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