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

D-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$112,896

Cost of Crime™ for Kenton Vale, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,454 per household.

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

The D- grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Kenton Vale ranks in the 8th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 8% of cities but less safe than 92%. This analysis applies only to Kenton Vale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kenton Vale is 52.30 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kenton Vale, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Kenton Vale for 2025 is $112,896. This translates to approximately $706 per resident and $1,454 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 3.2% of the median household income in Kenton Vale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.2%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Kenton Vale Compared to Other Cities?

Kenton Vale, KY:	$706
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kenton Vale is $706 per year, which is $241 more than the national average and $256 more than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kenton Vale:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $139 more than in Kenton Vale.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $472 less than in Kenton Vale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Kenton Vale	Cost per Kenton Vale Resident
Murder	$24,708	$154
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,414	$46
Robbery	$3,039	$19
Assault	$10,528	$66
Kidnapping	$2,642	$17
Vehicle Theft	$19,220	$120
Burglary	$8,482	$53
Theft	$9,859	$62
Arson	$404	$3
Vandalism	$7,909	$49
Animal Cruelty	$102	$1
Drug Crimes	$17,894	$112
Identity Theft	$694	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$112,896	$706

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kenton Vale, 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 Kenton Vale totals $203,375 ($1,271 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $316,271 ($1,977 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 Kenton Vale 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 Kenton Vale’s 160 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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Kenton Vale 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 Kenton Vale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.291
Robbery	0.6039
Rape	0.7643
Murder	0.0822
Total Violent Crime	3.742 (C-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.90
Vehicle Theft	7.757
Burglary	5.845
Arson	0.1047
Total Property Crime	25.60 (D-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2723
Drug Crimes	15.12
Vandalism	6.919
Identity Theft	0.5602
Animal Cruelty	0.0860
Total "Other" Rate	22.96 (F)

Individual Kenton Vale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Fort Wright, KY	D	B+	D
Park Hills, KY	D	B	D
Covington, KY	D-	C-	D-
Latonia, KY	D+	C+	C-
Wilder, KY	C-	B-	D+
Southgate, KY	D	B-	D
Newport, KY	D-	C	D
Fort Mitchell, KY	C-	A	C
Bromley, KY	D	C+	D
Lakeside Park, KY	C-	A	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kenton Vale is higher 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
Blackman, FL	A+	A-	A-
Bowersville, PA	A	A-	A-
Boulder City, MO	C-	C-	C-
Bluff, MS	A	A+	A+
Blue Ridge, MO	C	D+	D+
Blue Mountain Lake, NY	B-	C+	C+
Blue John, KY	D+	D+	D+
Bloomington, NE	D-	D	D
Bloomington, MO	C+	D+	D+
Bloomfield, MT	C	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Kenton Vale is less safe than the Kentucky state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Kenton Vale, KY average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Kenton Vale schools on SchoolGrade

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