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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$290,850

Cost of Crime™ for Kerby Knob, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,226 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Kerby Knob ranks in the 24th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 24% of cities but less safe than 76%. This analysis applies only to Kerby Knob's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kerby Knob is 35.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kerby Knob, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Kerby Knob for 2025 is $290,850. This translates to approximately $448 per resident and $1,226 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Kerby Knob. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Kerby Knob Compared to Other Cities?

Kerby Knob, KY:	$448
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kerby Knob is $448 per year, which is $16 less than the national average and $2 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kerby Knob:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $396 more than in Kerby Knob.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $215 less than in Kerby Knob

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Kerby Knob	Cost per Kerby Knob Resident
Murder	$70,881	$109
Rape/Sexual Assault	$29,051	$45
Robbery	$6,372	$10
Assault	$26,759	$41
Kidnapping	$10,465	$16
Vehicle Theft	$15,825	$24
Burglary	$16,517	$25
Theft	$49,766	$77
Arson	$1,237	$2
Vandalism	$23,163	$36
Animal Cruelty	$258	$0
Drug Crimes	$37,334	$58
Identity Theft	$3,223	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$290,850	$448

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kerby Knob, 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 Kerby Knob totals $618,481 ($953 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $909,330 ($1,401 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 Kerby Knob 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 Kerby Knob’s 649 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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Kerby Knob 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 Kerby Knob residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.436
Robbery	0.3121
Rape	0.7383
Murder	0.0581
Total Violent Crime	2.544 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.81
Vehicle Theft	1.575
Burglary	2.806
Arson	0.0789
Total Property Crime	19.27 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2659
Drug Crimes	7.777
Vandalism	4.996
Identity Theft	0.6416
Animal Cruelty	0.0538
Total "Other" Rate	13.73 (D)

Individual Kerby Knob Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sandgap, KY	D	B	D
Eglon, KY	D+	B+	D+
Waneta, KY	D-	B-	D
Hisel, KY	D	C	D
Sand Springs, KY	D	C-	D
McKee, KY	D	C+	D
Morrill, KY	D+	B	D+
Duluth, KY	C+	B-	C+
Hurley, KY	D-	B-	D
Dabolt, KY	D	C-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kerby Knob 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
Purcell, MO	B	C	C
New Antioch, OH	A-	A-	A-
New Leipzig, ND	D-	D	D
Pratt, WV	C	D+	D+
Proctorville, NC	D-	D	D
Providence, AL	C-	C-	C-
Pukwana, SD	D+	B	B
Pulaski, OH	A-	C+	C+
Pumpkin Center, SD	B+	B	B
Nespelem Community, WA	D	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Kerby Knob 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 Kerby Knob, KY average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 27% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Kerby Knob schools on SchoolGrade

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