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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$62,399

Cost of Crime™ for Spa, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $866 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Spa is 28.87 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Spa Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Spa varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 22 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 64 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Spa, KY see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Spa, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Spa for 2025 is $62,399. This translates to approximately $361 per resident and $866 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Spa. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 61.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 26.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

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

Spa, KY:	$361
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Spa is $361 per year, which is $104 less than the national average and $89 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Spa:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $484 more than in Spa.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $127 less than in Spa

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Spa	Cost per Spa Resident
Murder	$14,288	$83
Rape/Sexual Assault	$5,999	$35
Robbery	$2,104	$12
Assault	$7,041	$41
Kidnapping	$2,295	$13
Vehicle Theft	$1,579	$9
Burglary	$4,340	$25
Theft	$10,652	$62
Arson	$369	$2
Vandalism	$6,466	$37
Animal Cruelty	$75	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,004	$40
Identity Theft	$186	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$62,399	$361

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Spa, 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 Spa totals $126,292 ($730 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $188,692 ($1,091 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 Spa 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 Spa’s 173 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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Spa 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 Spa residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.417
Robbery	0.3867
Rape	0.5719
Murder	0.0439
Total Violent Crime	2.420 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.89
Vehicle Theft	0.5894
Burglary	2.766
Arson	0.0884
Total Property Crime	15.33 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2188
Drug Crimes	5.473
Vandalism	5.232
Identity Theft	0.1389
Animal Cruelty	0.0584
Total "Other" Rate	11.12 (D+)

Individual Spa Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lewisburg, KY	C+	A-	C+
Epleys, KY	C	B+	C-
Edwards, KY	D	B-	D
Wolf Lick, KY	C+	A+	B
Jerico, KY	B-	B+	B+
Hollow Bill, KY	B-	A-	B+
Sharon Grove, KY	F	A-	F
Cooperstown, KY	D	B-	D-
Justice, KY	D	B+	D-
Danby, KY	C+	B	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Spa is higher 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
Norris, OK	C	C+	C+
Randall, KS	D-	D	D
Oatman, AZ	C	C	C
North Rome, PA	B-	A-	A-
North River, NY	A	B-	B-
North Prairie, TX	C	D+	D+
North Blendon, MI	A+	B+	B+
North Bingen, AR	D+	D+	D+
Norristown, GA	C+	B-	B-
Randall, NY	A+	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Spa 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 Spa, KY average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 34% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Spa schools on SchoolGrade

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