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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.01 million

Cost of Crime™ for Smiths Grove, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $828 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Smiths Grove ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of cities but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Smiths Grove's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Smiths Grove is 19.17 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Smiths Grove Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Smiths Grove varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 36 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 63 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Smiths Grove, KY see the most incidents - about 30 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 3 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Smiths Grove, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Smiths Grove for 2025 is $2,006,223. This translates to approximately $308 per resident and $828 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Smiths Grove. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Smiths Grove Compared to Other Cities?

Smiths Grove, KY:	$308
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Smiths Grove is $308 per year, which is $156 less than the national average and $141 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Smiths Grove:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $536 more than in Smiths Grove.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $75 less than in Smiths Grove

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Smiths Grove	Cost per Smiths Grove Resident
Murder	$674,192	$104
Rape/Sexual Assault	$244,124	$38
Robbery	$61,974	$10
Assault	$158,276	$24
Kidnapping	$70,057	$11
Vehicle Theft	$82,486	$13
Burglary	$99,385	$15
Theft	$220,368	$34
Arson	$12,064	$2
Vandalism	$154,052	$24
Animal Cruelty	$3,104	$0
Drug Crimes	$200,826	$31
Identity Theft	$25,315	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$2,006,223	$308

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Smiths Grove, 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 Smiths Grove totals $5,704,354 ($877 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $7,710,577 ($1,185 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 Smiths Grove 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 Smiths Grove’s 6,507 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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Smiths Grove 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 Smiths Grove residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8470
Robbery	0.3028
Rape	0.6188
Murder	0.0551
Total Violent Crime	1.824 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.539
Vehicle Theft	0.8186
Burglary	1.684
Arson	0.0768
Total Property Crime	9.119 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1776
Drug Crimes	4.172
Vandalism	3.314
Identity Theft	0.5026
Animal Cruelty	0.0645
Total "Other" Rate	8.231 (C+)

Individual Smiths Grove Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Rocky Hill, KY	B-	A-	B
Oakland, KY	B-	B+	B-
Sunnyside, KY	C	A-	C-
Merry Oaks, KY	B	B-	B+
Park City, KY	B	B	B+
Nick, KY	B+	A	A-
Stovall, KY	B+	A-	A-
Girkin, KY	C	B+	C-
Motley, KY	A+	A+	A
Martinsville, KY	B+	B	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Smiths Grove 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
Emmitsburg, MD	D	D+	D+
El Dorado Springs, MO	D+	D+	D+
Elba, AL	C	C	C
Elberta, AL	B	B+	B+
Eliot, ME	A+	A+	A+
Ellabell, GA	A-	B+	B+
Ellenville, NY	C	D	D
Ellerslie, GA	A	A+	A+
Elm Grove, WI	D+	B+	B+
Elverta, CA	C-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Smiths Grove 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 Smiths Grove, KY average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Smiths Grove schools on SchoolGrade

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