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

Crime per Capita in Mason

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

 

Mason, KY Map of Crime Rates
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B-

Overall Crime Grade™

B+
C+
Other Crime Grade
C+

$32,022

Cost of Crime™ for Mason, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $856 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Mason ranks in the 55th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 55% of cities but less safe than 45%. This analysis applies only to Mason's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Mason is 22.29 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mason, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Mason for 2025 is $32,022. This translates to approximately $337 per resident and $856 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Mason. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Mason, KY: $337
Shively, KY: $844
Ekron, KY: $233
Kentucky: $450
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mason is $337 per year, which is $127 less than the national average and $113 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mason:
  • In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $507 more than in Mason.
  • In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $104 less than in Mason

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Mason for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Mason
Cost per Mason Resident
Murder
$9,721
$102
Rape/Sexual Assault
$3,768
$40
Robbery
$1,260
$13
Assault
$2,790
$29
Kidnapping
$1,321
$14
Vehicle Theft
$1,179
$12
Burglary
$1,871
$20
Theft
$4,274
$45
Arson
$183
$2
Vandalism
$2,490
$26
Animal Cruelty
$48
$1
Drug Crimes
$3,066
$32
Identity Theft
$51
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$32,022
$337

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mason, 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 Mason totals $83,801 ($882 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $115,823 ($1,219 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 Mason 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 Mason’s 95 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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Mason 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 Mason residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.023
Robbery
0.4218
Rape
0.6542
Murder
0.0544
Total Violent Crime
2.153 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
8.687
Vehicle Theft
0.8015
Burglary
2.171
Arson
0.0798
Total Property Crime
11.74 (C+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2293
Drug Crimes
4.364
Vandalism
3.668
Identity Theft
0.0691
Animal Cruelty
0.0685
Total "Other" Rate
8.399 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mason 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
B-
C+
C+
D+
D-
D-
F
B-
B-
A
A
A
D
D
D
B-
B-
B-
A
A-
A-
A+
A+
A+
D-
C-
C-
A
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, Mason 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 Mason, KY average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Mason schools on SchoolGrade

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