The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in West Van Lear, KY: Crime Maps and Statistics

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$351,106

Cost of Crime™ for West Van Lear, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $926 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in West Van Lear 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 West Van Lear, KY Safe?

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. West Van Lear ranks in the 52nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 52% of cities but less safe than 48%. This analysis applies only to West Van Lear's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in West Van Lear is 23.40 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. West Van Lear Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in West Van Lear varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 40 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 58 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of West Van Lear, KY see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in West Van Lear, KY

The total projected cost of crime in West Van Lear for 2025 is $351,106. This translates to approximately $371 per resident and $926 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in West Van Lear. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in West Van Lear Compared to Other Cities?

West Van Lear, KY:	$371
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in West Van Lear is $371 per year, which is $93 less than the national average and $79 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to West Van Lear:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $473 more than in West Van Lear.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $138 less than in West Van Lear

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to West Van Lear	Cost per West Van Lear Resident
Murder	$123,158	$130
Rape/Sexual Assault	$39,981	$42
Robbery	$10,342	$11
Assault	$23,402	$25
Kidnapping	$12,508	$13
Vehicle Theft	$15,139	$16
Burglary	$24,703	$26
Theft	$45,755	$48
Arson	$1,851	$2
Vandalism	$25,009	$26
Animal Cruelty	$364	$0
Drug Crimes	$28,306	$30
Identity Theft	$588	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$351,106	$371

The Intangible Cost of Crime in West Van Lear, 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 West Van Lear totals $1,017,851 ($1,076 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,368,958 ($1,447 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 West Van Lear 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 West Van Lear’s 946 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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West Van Lear 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 West Van Lear residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8614
Robbery	0.3476
Rape	0.6970
Murder	0.0693
Total Violent Crime	1.975 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.339
Vehicle Theft	1.033
Burglary	2.879
Arson	0.0810
Total Property Crime	13.33 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2181
Drug Crimes	4.045
Vandalism	3.701
Identity Theft	0.0803
Animal Cruelty	0.0520
Total "Other" Rate	8.096 (C+)

Individual West Van Lear Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Meally, KY	B	A	B
Collista, KY	C+	A-	C
Paintsville, KY	C-	C-	C-
Van Lear, KY	B-	A-	B
Thelma, KY	C-	B+	D+
Hagerhill, KY	C	B-	C-
Auxier, KY	D+	C-	D+
Williamsport, KY	B	A-	B
East Point, KY	C+	C+	C
Tutor Key, KY	C-	B	D+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

West Van Lear 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
East Lynne, MO	B	B+	B+
Union Center, WI	B+	B-	B-
Union Pier, MI	C-	D	D
Uniondale, IN	A	A-	A-
Urbana, IN	B	A-	A-
Forkland, AL	F	F	F
Fishville, LA	D+	D-	D-
Finley, TN	D+	D+	D+
Findlay, IL	A	B+	B+
Elnora, IN	B-	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, West Van Lear 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 West Van Lear, KY average SchoolGrade of D-, with 23% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See West Van Lear schools on SchoolGrade

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