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

Crime per Capita in Kemp

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Kemp.

 

Kemp, KY Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

C+
B+
Other Crime Grade
C-

$11,283

Cost of Crime™ for Kemp, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,045 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Kemp ranks in the 58th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 58% of cities but less safe than 42%. This analysis applies only to Kemp's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kemp is 21.55 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kemp Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kemp varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 33 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 75 in the south.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Kemp, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Kemp for 2025 is $11,283. This translates to approximately $403 per resident and $1,045 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Kemp. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

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

Kemp, KY: $403
Shively, KY: $844
Ekron, KY: $233
Kentucky: $450
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kemp is $403 per year, which is $61 less than the national average and $47 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kemp:
  • In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $441 more than in Kemp.
  • In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $170 less than in Kemp

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Kemp for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Kemp
Cost per Kemp Resident
Murder
$4,226
$151
Rape/Sexual Assault
$1,052
$38
Robbery
$359
$13
Assault
$1,448
$52
Kidnapping
$333
$12
Vehicle Theft
$415
$15
Burglary
$671
$24
Theft
$688
$25
Arson
$50
$2
Vandalism
$1,074
$38
Animal Cruelty
$9
$0
Drug Crimes
$922
$33
Identity Theft
$35
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$11,283
$403

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kemp, 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 Kemp totals $33,555 ($1,198 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $44,838 ($1,601 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 Kemp 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 Kemp’s 28 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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Kemp 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 Kemp residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.801
Robbery
0.4078
Rape
0.6194
Murder
0.0803
Total Violent Crime
2.908 (C+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
4.746
Vehicle Theft
0.9570
Burglary
2.644
Arson
0.0738
Total Property Crime
8.421 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1963
Drug Crimes
4.451
Vandalism
5.371
Identity Theft
0.1625
Animal Cruelty
0.0445
Total "Other" Rate
10.23 (C-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
C-
C+
A
A-
A+
C
C-
C
B-
C
B
A
A-
A+
C-
C-
C
D+
C
C-
C
C-
B-
D+
C
D+
C
B
D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kemp 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
C
D-
D-
B-
B+
B+
C-
B-
B-
F
F
F
A
C+
C+
A+
A
A
C-
F
F
B+
B+
B+
D
C
C
C-
D+
D+

Considering only the crime rate, Kemp 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 Kemp, KY average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Kemp schools on SchoolGrade

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