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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$137,902

Cost of Crime™ for Dabolt, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,447 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Dabolt ranks in the 16th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 16% of cities but less safe than 84%. This analysis applies only to Dabolt's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Dabolt is 40.94 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Dabolt, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Dabolt for 2025 is $137,902. This translates to approximately $567 per resident and $1,447 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.9% of the median household income in Dabolt. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.5%

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

Dabolt, KY:	$567
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Dabolt is $567 per year, which is $103 more than the national average and $118 more than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Dabolt:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $277 more than in Dabolt.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $334 less than in Dabolt

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Dabolt	Cost per Dabolt Resident
Murder	$42,678	$176
Rape/Sexual Assault	$10,543	$43
Robbery	$3,374	$14
Assault	$18,740	$77
Kidnapping	$3,492	$14
Vehicle Theft	$4,481	$18
Burglary	$8,100	$33
Theft	$25,844	$106
Arson	$489	$2
Vandalism	$5,251	$22
Animal Cruelty	$165	$1
Drug Crimes	$13,242	$54
Identity Theft	$1,503	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$137,902	$567

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dabolt, 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 Dabolt totals $339,383 ($1,397 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $477,285 ($1,964 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 Dabolt 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 Dabolt’s 243 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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Dabolt 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 Dabolt residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.685
Robbery	0.4415
Rape	0.7156
Murder	0.0935
Total Violent Crime	3.936 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	20.54
Vehicle Theft	1.191
Burglary	3.675
Arson	0.0833
Total Property Crime	25.48 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2370
Drug Crimes	7.367
Vandalism	3.025
Identity Theft	0.7990
Animal Cruelty	0.0917
Total "Other" Rate	11.52 (D+)

Individual Dabolt Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Gray Hawk, KY	D+	C	D+
McKee, KY	D	C+	D
Hurley, KY	D-	B-	D
Olin, KY	C+	A-	B+
Waneta, KY	D-	B-	D
New Zion, KY	D	C-	D
Tyner, KY	C+	C	B+
Sandgap, KY	D	B	D
Bond, KY	B-	A	A-
Annville, KY	C	B-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Dabolt 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
Nat, TX	D+	C-	C-
Mount Olive, SC	D	D+	D+
Mount Patrick, PA	A+	A+	A+
Mount Tabor, AR	F	F	F
Mount View, TN	F	F	F
Mount Willing, AL	F	F	F
Mountain Home, AL	D+	C	C
Mountain View, NC	C+	C	C
Mumford, TX	C	D+	D+
Murphy, WV	A-	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Dabolt is less safe than the Kentucky state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Dabolt, KY average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools greatly exceed expectations. See Dabolt schools on SchoolGrade

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