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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$362,301

Cost of Crime™ for Gishton, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $909 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Gishton is 26.01 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Gishton Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Gishton varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Gishton, KY see the most incidents - about 13 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Gishton, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Gishton for 2025 is $362,301. This translates to approximately $363 per resident and $909 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Gishton. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Gishton, KY:	$363
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Gishton is $363 per year, which is $101 less than the national average and $87 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Gishton:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $481 more than in Gishton.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $130 less than in Gishton

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Gishton	Cost per Gishton Resident
Murder	$103,944	$104
Rape/Sexual Assault	$35,041	$35
Robbery	$8,932	$9
Assault	$29,179	$29
Kidnapping	$15,579	$16
Vehicle Theft	$17,918	$18
Burglary	$20,803	$21
Theft	$45,551	$46
Arson	$1,871	$2
Vandalism	$36,578	$37
Animal Cruelty	$337	$0
Drug Crimes	$43,586	$44
Identity Theft	$2,981	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$362,301	$363

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Gishton, 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 Gishton totals $867,821 ($870 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,230,121 ($1,233 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 Gishton 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 Gishton’s 998 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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Gishton 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 Gishton residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.018
Robbery	0.2845
Rape	0.5791
Murder	0.0554
Total Violent Crime	1.937 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.813
Vehicle Theft	1.159
Burglary	2.298
Arson	0.0777
Total Property Crime	12.35 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2575
Drug Crimes	5.904
Vandalism	5.130
Identity Theft	0.3859
Animal Cruelty	0.0456
Total "Other" Rate	11.72 (D+)

Individual Gishton Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bremen, KY	C	B+	C
South Carrollton, KY	D	C+	D
Central City, KY	D+	B-	D+
Midland, KY	C	A-	C+
Moorman, KY	D+	B-	D+
Hillside, KY	B-	A	C+
Wells, KY	D+	A-	D+
Sacramento, KY	B-	A	C+
Powderly, KY	C+	A	C+
Poplar Grove, KY	B	A	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Gishton 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
Upper Mohawk, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Chevak, AK	D-	F	F
Chrisney, IN	B	B+	B+
Cisne, IL	A-	B+	B+
Clarence, MO	F	C-	C-
Clay Village, KY	A-	B+	B+
Clear Creek Springs, KY	B-	A	A
Clifton, SC	D	D	D
Cromwell, MN	C	B-	B-
Damascus, PA	A+	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Gishton is as safe as 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 Gishton, KY average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Gishton schools on SchoolGrade

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