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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$62,978

Cost of Crime™ for Highway, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,190 per household.

More cost data

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Highway ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of cities but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Highway's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Highway is 30.98 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Highway, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Highway for 2025 is $62,978. This translates to approximately $463 per resident and $1,190 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Highway. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Highway, KY:	$463
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Highway is $463 per year, which is $1 less than the national average and $13 more than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Highway:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $381 more than in Highway.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $230 less than in Highway

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Highway	Cost per Highway Resident
Murder	$19,232	$141
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,188	$38
Robbery	$1,901	$14
Assault	$9,715	$71
Kidnapping	$2,062	$15
Vehicle Theft	$761	$6
Burglary	$3,880	$29
Theft	$8,357	$61
Arson	$280	$2
Vandalism	$3,279	$24
Animal Cruelty	$49	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,932	$58
Identity Theft	$343	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$62,978	$463

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Highway, 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 Highway totals $155,595 ($1,144 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $218,573 ($1,607 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 Highway 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 Highway’s 136 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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Highway 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 Highway residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.487
Robbery	0.4443
Rape	0.6292
Murder	0.0752
Total Violent Crime	3.636 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.86
Vehicle Theft	0.3615
Burglary	3.145
Arson	0.0851
Total Property Crime	15.46 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2500
Drug Crimes	7.885
Vandalism	3.375
Identity Theft	0.3259
Animal Cruelty	0.0491
Total "Other" Rate	11.88 (D+)

Individual Highway Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hobart, KY	C-	C+	C
Albany, KY	D+	B-	C-
Green Grove, KY	D+	B	D+
Bug, KY	C	B	C
Modoc, KY	C-	B-	C
Seventy Six, KY	B	A-	B+
Kettle, KY	C-	B	C
Aaron, KY	C+	B+	B+
Bow, KY	D+	B	D
Claywell, KY	D	B	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Highway 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
Wilhelmina, MO	D	D-	D-
Louisville, MO	C-	C-	C-
Lowery, AL	C+	B	B
Lucas, WV	C	B-	B-
Lucerne, WA	F	D+	D+
Lucky, TN	C	C	C
Ludell, KS	D	C	C
Luella, TX	A-	A+	A+
Lugert, OK	C+	D+	D+
Lumberton, OH	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Highway is less safe than 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 Highway, KY average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Highway schools on SchoolGrade

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