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

Crime per Capita in Magoffin County

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

 

Magoffin County, KY Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

A-
C
Other Crime Grade
C

$4.57 million

Cost of Crime™ for Magoffin County, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,030 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US county. Magoffin County ranks in the 49th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 49% of counties but less safe than 51%. This analysis applies only to Magoffin County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Magoffin County is 30.82 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Magoffin County Residents generally consider the southwest part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Magoffin County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 28 in the northwest areas to 1 in 43 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Magoffin County, KY see the most incidents - about 65 per year. In contrast, the south part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Magoffin County, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Magoffin County for 2025 is $4,570,522. This translates to approximately $413 per resident and $1,030 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Magoffin County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.1%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Magoffin County Compared to Other Counties?

Magoffin County, KY: $413
Jefferson County, KY: $672
Boone County, KY: $332
Kentucky: $450
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Magoffin County is $413 per year, which is $52 less than the national average and $37 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Magoffin County:
  • In Jefferson County, KY, crime costs $672 per person, which is $259 more than in Magoffin County.
  • In Boone County, KY, crime costs $332 per person, which is $81 less than in Magoffin County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Magoffin County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Magoffin County
Cost per Magoffin County Resident
Murder
$1.39 million
$125
Rape/Sexual Assault
$436,342
$39
Robbery
$166,711
$15
Assault
$384,998
$35
Kidnapping
$131,523
$12
Vehicle Theft
$149,333
$13
Burglary
$174,080
$16
Theft
$838,320
$76
Arson
$24,253
$2
Vandalism
$465,458
$42
Animal Cruelty
$6,436
$1
Drug Crimes
$376,021
$34
Identity Theft
$31,575
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$4,570,522
$413

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Magoffin County, 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 Magoffin County totals $11,448,455 ($1,033 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $16,018,977 ($1,446 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 Magoffin County 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 county 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 Magoffin County’s 11,078 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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Magoffin County 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 Magoffin County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.210
Robbery
0.4784
Rape
0.6496
Murder
0.0665
Total Violent Crime
2.405 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
14.61
Vehicle Theft
0.8705
Burglary
1.733
Arson
0.0907
Total Property Crime
17.31 (C)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1958
Drug Crimes
4.589
Vandalism
5.881
Identity Theft
0.3682
Animal Cruelty
0.0785
Total "Other" Rate
11.11 (C)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Magoffin County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
A-
A-
B+
A-
A-
F
D-
D-
D+
D+
D+
C-
B-
B-
D+
D+
D+
D
D+
D+
C+
C-
C-
B+
A+
A+
C
B-
B-

Considering only the crime rate, Magoffin County is as safe as 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 Magoffin County, KY average SchoolGrade of F, with 18% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Magoffin County schools on SchoolGrade

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