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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$382,240

Cost of Crime™ for Ghent, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,009 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Ghent ranks in the 36th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 36% of cities but less safe than 64%. This analysis applies only to Ghent's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Ghent is 29.08 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Ghent Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Ghent varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 29 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Ghent, KY see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Ghent, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Ghent for 2025 is $382,240. This translates to approximately $385 per resident and $1,009 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Ghent. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Ghent, KY:	$385
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Ghent is $385 per year, which is $79 less than the national average and $64 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Ghent:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $459 more than in Ghent.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $152 less than in Ghent

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Ghent	Cost per Ghent Resident
Murder	$99,511	$100
Rape/Sexual Assault	$38,845	$39
Robbery	$14,795	$15
Assault	$32,959	$33
Kidnapping	$12,583	$13
Vehicle Theft	$11,588	$12
Burglary	$22,711	$23
Theft	$47,802	$48
Arson	$1,750	$2
Vandalism	$65,066	$66
Animal Cruelty	$366	$0
Drug Crimes	$31,979	$32
Identity Theft	$2,285	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$382,240	$385

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Ghent, 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 Ghent totals $861,465 ($868 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,243,705 ($1,254 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 Ghent 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 Ghent’s 992 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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Ghent 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 Ghent residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.157
Robbery	0.4741
Rape	0.6458
Murder	0.0534
Total Violent Crime	2.330 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.304
Vehicle Theft	0.7544
Burglary	2.524
Arson	0.0731
Total Property Crime	12.66 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2092
Drug Crimes	4.358
Vandalism	9.181
Identity Theft	0.2976
Animal Cruelty	0.0498
Total "Other" Rate	14.10 (D)

Individual Ghent Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sanders, KY	B	B	B+
Vevay, IN	B-	B+	B
Mount Sterling, IN	B-	B	A-
Carrollton, KY	D+	B-	C-
Worthville, KY	D+	C	D+
Florence, IN	A-	A+	B
Wheatley, KY	D+	B+	D
English, KY	C	D-	B
Center Square, IN	A	A	A-
Prestonville, KY	B+	C	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Ghent 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
Grand Coulee, WA	F	D	D
Warner Springs, CA	D+	D-	D-
Walker Springs, AL	D-	F	F
Wakefield, KS	C+	C-	C-
Wabasso, MN	C+	A-	A-
Volney, MI	A	C	C
Ventura, IA	B	A-	A-
Hays, MT	F	F	F
Harmony, IN	A-	A-	A-
Welcome, MN	C-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Ghent 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 Ghent, KY average SchoolGrade of F, with 19% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Ghent schools on SchoolGrade

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