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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$121,508

Cost of Crime™ for Hazel Patch, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,073 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Hazel Patch ranks in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 49% of cities but less safe than 51%. This analysis applies only to Hazel Patch's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hazel Patch is 24.43 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hazel Patch Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hazel Patch varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 30 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 64 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Hazel Patch, KY see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hazel Patch, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Hazel Patch for 2025 is $121,508. This translates to approximately $395 per resident and $1,073 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.7% of the median household income in Hazel Patch. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Hazel Patch Compared to Other Cities?

Hazel Patch, KY:	$395
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hazel Patch is $395 per year, which is $70 less than the national average and $55 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hazel Patch:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $450 more than in Hazel Patch.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $161 less than in Hazel Patch

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Hazel Patch	Cost per Hazel Patch Resident
Murder	$44,250	$144
Rape/Sexual Assault	$11,346	$37
Robbery	$3,319	$11
Assault	$12,586	$41
Kidnapping	$2,997	$10
Vehicle Theft	$4,230	$14
Burglary	$6,195	$20
Theft	$14,709	$48
Arson	$629	$2
Vandalism	$7,330	$24
Animal Cruelty	$60	$0
Drug Crimes	$12,354	$40
Identity Theft	$1,505	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$121,508	$395

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hazel Patch, 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 Hazel Patch totals $352,012 ($1,143 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $473,520 ($1,537 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 Hazel Patch 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 Hazel Patch’s 308 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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Hazel Patch 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 Hazel Patch residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.423
Robbery	0.3426
Rape	0.6075
Murder	0.0764
Total Violent Crime	2.450 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.221
Vehicle Theft	0.8870
Burglary	2.217
Arson	0.0845
Total Property Crime	12.41 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1605
Drug Crimes	5.422
Vandalism	3.331
Identity Theft	0.6311
Animal Cruelty	0.0263
Total "Other" Rate	9.571 (C-)

Individual Hazel Patch Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
East Bernstadt, KY	B-	B-	B-
Livingston, KY	C+	C+	B
Bernstadt, KY	C+	A	B
Pittsburg, KY	B-	B-	B+
Lamero, KY	C+	A-	B
Luner, KY	D	C	D
Bush, KY	B+	A+	A+
Greenmount, KY	B	C	A-
Squib, KY	C-	C	C-
Pine Hill, KY	D+	D+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hazel Patch 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
Riverside, KY	B-	B+	B+
Otto, IL	A-	B+	B+
Panton, VT	A+	A	A
Redmesa, CO	C	C-	C-
Regent, ND	D	D+	D+
Reid, AL	B-	B-	B-
Rella, KY	D-	C	C
Republican City, NE	D+	C	C
Reynoldsdale, PA	A+	B	B
Rich Pond, KY	B+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Hazel Patch 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 Hazel Patch, KY average SchoolGrade of B-, with 41% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Hazel Patch schools on SchoolGrade

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