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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$226,520

Cost of Crime™ for Dalesburg, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $781 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Dalesburg ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of cities but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Dalesburg's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Dalesburg is 19.10 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Dalesburg Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Dalesburg varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 44 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 85 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Dalesburg, KY see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Dalesburg, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Dalesburg for 2025 is $226,520. This translates to approximately $310 per resident and $781 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Dalesburg. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Dalesburg, KY:	$310
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Dalesburg is $310 per year, which is $154 less than the national average and $140 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Dalesburg:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $534 more than in Dalesburg.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $76 less than in Dalesburg

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Dalesburg	Cost per Dalesburg Resident
Murder	$77,047	$105
Rape/Sexual Assault	$25,194	$34
Robbery	$6,626	$9
Assault	$19,835	$27
Kidnapping	$9,242	$13
Vehicle Theft	$9,099	$12
Burglary	$16,943	$23
Theft	$28,489	$39
Arson	$1,540	$2
Vandalism	$11,506	$16
Animal Cruelty	$184	$0
Drug Crimes	$18,377	$25
Identity Theft	$2,436	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$226,520	$310

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dalesburg, 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 Dalesburg totals $639,059 ($874 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $865,579 ($1,184 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 Dalesburg 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 Dalesburg’s 731 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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Dalesburg 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 Dalesburg residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9448
Robbery	0.2882
Rape	0.5684
Murder	0.0561
Total Violent Crime	1.858 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.525
Vehicle Theft	0.8038
Burglary	2.555
Arson	0.0873
Total Property Crime	10.97 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2085
Drug Crimes	3.399
Vandalism	2.203
Identity Theft	0.4306
Animal Cruelty	0.0341
Total "Other" Rate	6.275 (B)

Individual Dalesburg Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Flemingsburg, KY	D+	B+	D
Epworth, KY	B+	B+	A
Helena, KY	A-	A-	B+
Orangeburg, KY	B	A-	B-
Foxport, KY	C	B-	C
Bluebank, KY	D-	B	F
Nepton, KY	D	B	D-
Wallingford, KY	B+	A	B
Concord, KY	C+	B-	B-
Craintown, KY	D	A-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Dalesburg is lower 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
Iberia, OH	B	C+	C+
Harpers Ferry, IA	A-	B	B
Hartford, KS	C-	D+	D+
Thomas, WV	B+	B	B
Thach, AL	B-	B+	B+
Taylor, ND	D+	C+	C+
Swanville, ME	A	A+	A+
Sugar Hill, NH	C-	A	A
Strathmoor Village, KY	C-	A-	A-
Stone Mills, NY	C	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Dalesburg 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 Dalesburg, KY average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Dalesburg schools on SchoolGrade

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