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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$44,891

Cost of Crime™ for Moores Creek, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,194 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Moores Creek ranks in the 35th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 35% of cities but less safe than 65%. This analysis applies only to Moores Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Moores Creek is 29.48 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Moores Creek, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Moores Creek for 2025 is $44,891. This translates to approximately $493 per resident and $1,194 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.8% of the median household income in Moores Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Moores Creek Compared to Other Cities?

Moores Creek, KY:	$493
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Moores Creek is $493 per year, which is $29 more than the national average and $43 more than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Moores Creek:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $351 more than in Moores Creek.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $260 less than in Moores Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Moores Creek	Cost per Moores Creek Resident
Murder	$13,503	$148
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,740	$41
Robbery	$2,064	$23
Assault	$6,492	$71
Kidnapping	$2,132	$23
Vehicle Theft	$2,337	$26
Burglary	$2,619	$29
Theft	$3,951	$43
Arson	$184	$2
Vandalism	$3,372	$37
Animal Cruelty	$46	$1
Drug Crimes	$3,978	$44
Identity Theft	$473	$5
Total Cost of Crime	$44,891	$493

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Moores Creek, 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 Moores Creek totals $110,093 ($1,210 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $154,983 ($1,703 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 Moores Creek 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 Moores Creek’s 91 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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Moores Creek 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 Moores Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.484
Robbery	0.7210
Rape	0.6779
Murder	0.0790
Total Violent Crime	3.962 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.382
Vehicle Theft	1.659
Burglary	3.173
Arson	0.0835
Total Property Crime	13.30 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3864
Drug Crimes	5.910
Vandalism	5.186
Identity Theft	0.6712
Animal Cruelty	0.0685
Total "Other" Rate	12.22 (D)

Individual Moores Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Bond, KY	B-	A	A-
Annville, KY	C	B-	B-
Eberle, KY	B+	A+	A-
Olin, KY	C+	A-	B+
McWhorter, KY	C+	C+	C+
Greenmount, KY	B	C	A-
High Knob, KY	C+	B+	C+
Gray Hawk, KY	D+	C	D+
Tyner, KY	C+	C	B+
Maulden, KY	B-	C	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Moores Creek 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
Sedan, NE	B-	C-	C-
Murdock, IL	A-	B-	B-
Murray, TX	C	C+	C+
Sanco, TX	F	D	D
Sattley, CA	D-	F	F
Sayre, AR	D-	F	F
Schaal, AR	F	C-	C-
Schluersburg, MO	B-	C	C
Schrader, OH	A-	A+	A+
Scotch Bonnet, NJ	B-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Moores Creek 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 Moores Creek, KY average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 28% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Moores Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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