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

A+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$142,442

Cost of Crime™ for White Tower, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $710 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. White Tower ranks in the 94th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 94% of cities but less safe than 6%. This analysis applies only to White Tower's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in White Tower is 10.72 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in White Tower, KY

The total projected cost of crime in White Tower for 2025 is $142,442. This translates to approximately $278 per resident and $710 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in White Tower. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in White Tower Compared to Other Cities?

White Tower, KY:	$278
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in White Tower is $278 per year, which is $187 less than the national average and $172 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to White Tower:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $567 more than in White Tower.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $44 less than in White Tower

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to White Tower	Cost per White Tower Resident
Murder	$62,637	$122
Rape/Sexual Assault	$19,416	$38
Robbery	$5,071	$10
Assault	$11,468	$22
Kidnapping	$7,942	$15
Vehicle Theft	$6,636	$13
Burglary	$6,331	$12
Theft	$5,048	$10
Arson	$986	$2
Vandalism	$5,936	$12
Animal Cruelty	$31	$0
Drug Crimes	$10,580	$21
Identity Theft	$360	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$142,442	$278

The Intangible Cost of Crime in White Tower, 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 White Tower totals $513,029 ($1,000 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $655,472 ($1,278 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 White Tower 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 White Tower’s 513 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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White Tower 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 White Tower residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.7784
Robbery	0.3142
Rape	0.6242
Murder	0.0650
Total Violent Crime	1.782 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	1.900
Vehicle Theft	0.8353
Burglary	1.361
Arson	0.0796
Total Property Crime	4.176 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2553
Drug Crimes	2.788
Vandalism	1.620
Identity Theft	0.0908
Animal Cruelty	0.0082
Total "Other" Rate	4.762 (B+)

Individual White Tower Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Independence, KY	A-	A+	A
Morning View, KY	C	A-	D+
Ryland Heights, KY	A-	A	A
Tylor Mill, KY	B-	B+	B
Walton, KY	B+	A	A-
Taylor Mill, KY	D+	B+	D+
Edgewood, KY	B-	A+	B
Piner, KY	B+	A+	B-
Alexandria, KY	A	A	A
Elsmere, KY	C-	A-	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

White Tower 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
Hamilton, WA	F	D	D
Hartford City, WV	C+	B-	B-
Harrisonville, NJ	A+	A+	A+
Harrison Valley, PA	A+	A+	A+
Harris, IA	C+	B	B
Harcum, VA	A+	B-	B-
Hannasville, PA	A	A-	A-
Hannah, SC	D-	C-	C-
Hannah, GA	A+	A+	A+
Haverhill, KS	C	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, White Tower 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 White Tower, KY average SchoolGrade of B-, with 43% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See White Tower schools on SchoolGrade

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