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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A+
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$137,072

Cost of Crime™ for Preston, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $629 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Preston ranks in the 63rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 63% of cities but less safe than 37%. This analysis applies only to Preston's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Preston is 19.93 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Preston Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Preston varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 50 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 51 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Preston, KY see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Preston, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Preston for 2025 is $137,072. This translates to approximately $263 per resident and $629 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Preston. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 27.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

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

Preston, KY:	$263
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Preston is $263 per year, which is $201 less than the national average and $187 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Preston:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $581 more than in Preston.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $30 less than in Preston

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Preston	Cost per Preston Resident
Murder	$39,724	$76
Rape/Sexual Assault	$18,505	$36
Robbery	$4,526	$9
Assault	$1,938	$4
Kidnapping	$7,052	$14
Vehicle Theft	$6,245	$12
Burglary	$9,937	$19
Theft	$28,312	$54
Arson	$1,018	$2
Vandalism	$11,238	$22
Animal Cruelty	$316	$1
Drug Crimes	$6,689	$13
Identity Theft	$1,572	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$137,072	$263

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Preston, 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 Preston totals $354,575 ($681 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $491,648 ($944 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 Preston 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 Preston’s 521 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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Preston 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 Preston residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.1295
Robbery	0.2762
Rape	0.5858
Murder	0.0406
Total Violent Crime	1.032 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	10.49
Vehicle Theft	0.7740
Burglary	2.103
Arson	0.0809
Total Property Crime	13.45 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2233
Drug Crimes	1.736
Vandalism	3.019
Identity Theft	0.3899
Animal Cruelty	0.0820
Total "Other" Rate	5.450 (B+)

Individual Preston Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Olympia, KY	B	A+	C+
Stepstone, KY	B-	A	C
Hope, KY	C+	C-	C
Owingsville, KY	C+	A-	C
Olympia Springs, KY	A	A	A
Slate Valley, KY	C	A	D+
Howards Mill, KY	A+	A+	A+
Lucky Stop, KY	C+	D	C+
Sudith, KY	B-	A	C+
Polksville, KY	C	A	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Preston 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
Altamont, WY	C+	A-	A-
Anegam, AZ	F	D-	D-
Pick City, ND	D+	B-	B-
Park Rapids, WA	C+	C+	C+
Parkertown, OH	B-	B+	B+
Parkview, NE	D+	B-	B-
Patch Grove, WI	B-	D	D
Patten, GA	A	A	A
Paul Smiths, NY	B+	B-	B-
Pearson, OK	B-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Preston 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 Preston, KY average SchoolGrade of D-, with 24% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Preston schools on SchoolGrade

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