The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Lancer, 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?

$32,011

Cost of Crime™ for Lancer, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $849 per household.

More cost data

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Lancer ranks in the 29th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 29% of cities but less safe than 71%. This analysis applies only to Lancer's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lancer is 32.49 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Lancer, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Lancer for 2025 is $32,011. This translates to approximately $464 per resident and $849 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Lancer. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

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

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

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lancer is $464 per year, which is the same as the national average and $14 more than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lancer:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $380 more than in Lancer.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $231 less than in Lancer

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lancer	Cost per Lancer Resident
Murder	$10,983	$159
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2,260	$33
Robbery	$1,151	$17
Assault	$3,170	$46
Kidnapping	$881	$13
Vehicle Theft	$881	$13
Burglary	$1,390	$20
Theft	$5,155	$75
Arson	$146	$2
Vandalism	$3,247	$47
Animal Cruelty	$49	$1
Drug Crimes	$2,642	$38
Identity Theft	$55	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$32,011	$464

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lancer, 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 Lancer totals $84,917 ($1,231 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $116,928 ($1,695 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 Lancer 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 Lancer’s 69 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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Lancer 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 Lancer residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.600
Robbery	0.5303
Rape	0.5402
Murder	0.0847
Total Violent Crime	2.755 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.43
Vehicle Theft	0.8248
Burglary	2.220
Arson	0.0875
Total Property Crime	17.56 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2107
Drug Crimes	5.177
Vandalism	6.587
Identity Theft	0.1028
Animal Cruelty	0.0966
Total "Other" Rate	12.17 (D+)

Individual Lancer Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Endicott, KY	D+	B-	D+
Prestonsburg, KY	C	B+	C-
Dwale, KY	C	A	C-
Auxier, KY	D+	C-	D+
Thomas, KY	D	C	D+
Allen, KY	A-	A	A
Van Lear, KY	B-	A-	B
Ivel, KY	C	A	D+
East Point, KY	C+	C+	C
Meally, KY	B	A	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lancer 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
Blues Old Stand, AL	D-	C-	C-
Twin Lakes, MI	B	C	C
Sunspot, NM	D-	F	F
Sundown, NY	B-	C	C
Summit, OR	D+	B+	B+
Strongs, MI	D-	D-	D-
Straits, NC	B+	A+	A+
Celina, MN	C-	C	C
Boykin, AL	F	F	F
Bowser, TX	D+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Lancer 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 Lancer, KY average SchoolGrade of D-, with 20% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Lancer schools on SchoolGrade

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