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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$30,475

Cost of Crime™ for Rowland, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $888 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Rowland ranks in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 44% of cities but less safe than 56%. This analysis applies only to Rowland's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Rowland is 26.11 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Rowland, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Rowland for 2025 is $30,475. This translates to approximately $396 per resident and $888 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Rowland. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

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

Rowland, KY:	$396
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Rowland is $396 per year, which is $68 less than the national average and $54 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Rowland:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $449 more than in Rowland.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $162 less than in Rowland

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Rowland	Cost per Rowland Resident
Murder	$9,342	$121
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,180	$41
Robbery	$691	$9
Assault	$3,228	$42
Kidnapping	$969	$13
Vehicle Theft	$1,885	$24
Burglary	$2,155	$28
Theft	$3,888	$50
Arson	$136	$2
Vandalism	$2,459	$32
Animal Cruelty	$32	$0
Drug Crimes	$2,394	$31
Identity Theft	$116	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$30,475	$396

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Rowland, 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 Rowland totals $78,231 ($1,016 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $108,706 ($1,412 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 Rowland 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 Rowland’s 77 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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Rowland 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 Rowland residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.460
Robbery	0.2853
Rape	0.6812
Murder	0.0646
Total Violent Crime	2.491 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.749
Vehicle Theft	1.581
Burglary	3.085
Arson	0.0733
Total Property Crime	14.49 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2075
Drug Crimes	4.203
Vandalism	4.471
Identity Theft	0.1952
Animal Cruelty	0.0567
Total "Other" Rate	9.133 (C)

Individual Rowland Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Maywood, KY	D	C+	D
Stanford, KY	C+	A-	C
Logantown, KY	C	A	C
Turnersville, KY	D	C+	D-
Preachersville, KY	C	C	C
Jumbo, KY	B	A-	B
Shelby City, KY	C-	A	D
Ottenheim, KY	B-	B+	B-
Clifton, KY	B	A	B
Bryantsville, KY	C+	A-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Rowland 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
Leroy, ND	D	C	C
Latimer, KS	D-	C+	C+
Lauderdale, WI	B	A+	A+
Laurel, WA	D-	D+	D+
Laurin, MT	D	B-	B-
Le Moyen, LA	F	D-	D-
Leatherwood, PA	A	A+	A+
Leeds Junction, ME	B+	A+	A+
Leland, WI	A	A-	A-
Lenox Center, OH	A	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Rowland is as safe as 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 Rowland, KY average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Rowland schools on SchoolGrade

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