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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$156,797

Cost of Crime™ for Grassy Lick, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $750 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Grassy Lick ranks in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 74% of cities but less safe than 26%. This analysis applies only to Grassy Lick's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Grassy Lick is 16.88 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Grassy Lick Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Grassy Lick varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 41 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 112 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Grassy Lick, KY see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the central part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Grassy Lick, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Grassy Lick for 2025 is $156,797. This translates to approximately $262 per resident and $750 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Grassy Lick. 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): 30.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Grassy Lick Compared to Other Cities?

Grassy Lick, KY:	$262
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Grassy Lick is $262 per year, which is $202 less than the national average and $188 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Grassy Lick:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $582 more than in Grassy Lick.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $29 less than in Grassy Lick

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Grassy Lick	Cost per Grassy Lick Resident
Murder	$53,698	$90
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,491	$36
Robbery	$5,914	$10
Assault	$8,374	$14
Kidnapping	$6,643	$11
Vehicle Theft	$4,177	$7
Burglary	$8,151	$14
Theft	$25,427	$43
Arson	$1,027	$2
Vandalism	$9,167	$15
Animal Cruelty	$155	$0
Drug Crimes	$11,959	$20
Identity Theft	$613	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$156,797	$262

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Grassy Lick, 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 Grassy Lick totals $463,711 ($775 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $620,508 ($1,038 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 Grassy Lick 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 Grassy Lick’s 598 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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Grassy Lick 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 Grassy Lick residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4876
Robbery	0.3144
Rape	0.5927
Murder	0.0478
Total Violent Crime	1.442 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.210
Vehicle Theft	0.4511
Burglary	1.503
Arson	0.0711
Total Property Crime	10.24 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1832
Drug Crimes	2.704
Vandalism	2.146
Identity Theft	0.1325
Animal Cruelty	0.0351
Total "Other" Rate	5.200 (B+)

Individual Grassy Lick Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sideview, KY	A+	A+	A+
Mount Sterling, KY	B-	B+	B-
Pilot View, KY	B-	A-	C
Hootentown, KY	B-	A	C-
Bon Haven, KY	A+	A	A+
Prewitt, KY	B+	A-	B+
Judy, KY	A+	A+	A+
North Middletown, KY	C+	A-	C
Camargo, KY	B-	A+	B-
Stoops, KY	A+	A	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Grassy Lick 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
Oskar, MI	B	B-	B-
Plymouth, UT	A+	A-	A-
Platter, OK	C+	B-	B-
Pipersville, WI	A	A-	A-
Philippi, TN	D	D-	D-
Petersburgh, OH	C-	C-	C-
Peel, AR	D-	F	F
Payson, OK	F	B	B
Payne Beach, NY	A+	A	A
Patricksburg, IN	B+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Grassy Lick 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 Grassy Lick, KY average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Grassy Lick schools on SchoolGrade

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