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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$133,659

Cost of Crime™ for Dema, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,102 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Dema ranks in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 33% of cities but less safe than 67%. This analysis applies only to Dema's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Dema is 30.25 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Dema Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Dema varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 32 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 35 in the west.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Dema, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Dema for 2025 is $133,659. This translates to approximately $404 per resident and $1,102 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.2% of the median household income in Dema. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Dema, KY:	$404
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Dema is $404 per year, which is $60 less than the national average and $46 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Dema:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $441 more than in Dema.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $170 less than in Dema

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Dema	Cost per Dema Resident
Murder	$41,478	$125
Rape/Sexual Assault	$13,547	$41
Robbery	$3,855	$12
Assault	$10,578	$32
Kidnapping	$4,139	$13
Vehicle Theft	$4,344	$13
Burglary	$4,611	$14
Theft	$25,826	$78
Arson	$575	$2
Vandalism	$15,312	$46
Animal Cruelty	$140	$0
Drug Crimes	$8,383	$25
Identity Theft	$870	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$133,659	$404

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Dema, 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 Dema totals $344,118 ($1,040 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $477,777 ($1,443 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 Dema 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 Dema’s 331 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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Dema 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 Dema residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.113
Robbery	0.3703
Rape	0.6750
Murder	0.0667
Total Violent Crime	2.225 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	15.07
Vehicle Theft	0.8475
Burglary	1.536
Arson	0.0720
Total Property Crime	17.52 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2063
Drug Crimes	3.424
Vandalism	6.475
Identity Theft	0.3396
Animal Cruelty	0.0573
Total "Other" Rate	10.50 (C-)

Individual Dema Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Raven, KY	C-	C+	D+
Topmost, KY	D+	A	D+
Hi Hat, KY	C+	A-	C+
Wayland, KY	C-	B-	D+
Bevinsville, KY	D	B-	D
Bypro, KY	D+	B+	D+
McDowell, KY	C-	B	D+
Wheelwright, KY	D	B	D
Lackey, KY	C+	B-	C
Mousie, KY	D+	C+	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Dema 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
Jansen, NE	A-	B	B
Thomasville, MO	C-	B-	B-
Thompsonville, DE	D+	C-	C-
Three Rocks, CA	F	F	F
Tilden, TX	F	F	F
Jones Springs, WV	A-	A	A
Jewell, TN	D+	D	D
Jewell, OH	B-	D	D
Tinaja, NM	F	F	F
Jeriel, KY	C	A-	A-

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

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