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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$170,989

Cost of Crime™ for Raven, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,081 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Raven ranks in the 33rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 33% of cities but less safe than 67%. This analysis applies only to Raven's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Raven is 30.29 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Raven Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Raven varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 36 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Raven, KY see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Raven, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Raven for 2025 is $170,989. This translates to approximately $433 per resident and $1,081 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Raven. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

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

Raven, KY:	$433
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Raven is $433 per year, which is $31 less than the national average and $17 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Raven:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $411 more than in Raven.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $199 less than in Raven

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Raven	Cost per Raven Resident
Murder	$50,025	$127
Rape/Sexual Assault	$16,479	$42
Robbery	$4,421	$11
Assault	$22,072	$56
Kidnapping	$5,565	$14
Vehicle Theft	$8,527	$22
Burglary	$6,279	$16
Theft	$28,132	$71
Arson	$748	$2
Vandalism	$16,856	$43
Animal Cruelty	$151	$0
Drug Crimes	$10,658	$27
Identity Theft	$1,077	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$170,989	$433

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Raven, 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 Raven totals $417,928 ($1,058 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $588,917 ($1,491 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 Raven 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 Raven’s 395 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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Raven 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 Raven residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.946
Robbery	0.3558
Rape	0.6881
Murder	0.0674
Total Violent Crime	3.057 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.75
Vehicle Theft	1.394
Burglary	1.753
Arson	0.0784
Total Property Crime	16.98 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2324
Drug Crimes	3.648
Vandalism	5.973
Identity Theft	0.3521
Animal Cruelty	0.0515
Total "Other" Rate	10.26 (C-)

Individual Raven Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Dema, KY	C-	B+	D+
Topmost, KY	D+	A	D+
Pippa Passes, KY	D+	B	D+
Mousie, KY	D+	C+	D
Bevinsville, KY	D	B-	D
Kite, KY	C-	B-	C-
Garner, KY	D+	B	D+
Wayland, KY	C-	B-	D+
Hi Hat, KY	C+	A-	C+
Bypro, KY	D+	B+	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Raven 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
Ravalli, MT	D	F	F
Mount Carmel, FL	A	B-	B-
Mount Carmel, LA	D-	B-	B-
Mount Liberty, WV	C+	B-	B-
Mount Pleasant, GA	D+	A	A
Purdy, AR	F	D	D
Qualls, OK	C	C-	C-
Ramey, MN	A+	A+	A+
Ramona, SD	C+	C	C
Ranchos Penitas West, TX	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Raven 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 Raven, KY average SchoolGrade of F, with 18% actual proficiency versus 23% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Raven schools on SchoolGrade

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