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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$181,300

Cost of Crime™ for Wolf Creek, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,049 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Wolf Creek ranks in the 72nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 72% of cities but less safe than 28%. This analysis applies only to Wolf Creek's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wolf Creek is 17.60 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wolf Creek Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wolf Creek varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 57 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 57 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Wolf Creek, KY see the most incidents - about 4 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wolf Creek, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Wolf Creek for 2025 is $181,300. This translates to approximately $338 per resident and $1,049 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.2% of the median household income in Wolf Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Wolf Creek Compared to Other Cities?

Wolf Creek, KY:	$338
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wolf Creek is $338 per year, which is $126 less than the national average and $112 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wolf Creek:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $506 more than in Wolf Creek.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $105 less than in Wolf Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wolf Creek	Cost per Wolf Creek Resident
Murder	$57,659	$108
Rape/Sexual Assault	$22,853	$43
Robbery	$12,163	$23
Assault	$14,618	$27
Kidnapping	$9,722	$18
Vehicle Theft	$9,036	$17
Burglary	$13,231	$25
Theft	$5,181	$10
Arson	$1,175	$2
Vandalism	$12,830	$24
Animal Cruelty	$393	$1
Drug Crimes	$22,123	$41
Identity Theft	$317	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$181,300	$338

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wolf Creek, 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 Wolf Creek totals $501,929 ($936 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $683,229 ($1,275 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 Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek’s 536 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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Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.9496
Robbery	0.7214
Rape	0.7032
Murder	0.0572
Total Violent Crime	2.431 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	1.866
Vehicle Theft	1.089
Burglary	2.722
Arson	0.0908
Total Property Crime	5.767 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2991
Drug Crimes	5.580
Vandalism	3.351
Identity Theft	0.0763
Animal Cruelty	0.0991
Total "Other" Rate	9.405 (C)

Individual Wolf Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Battletown, KY	A	A-	A+
Alton, IN	D-	D-	D-
Concordia, KY	B+	B	A
Payneville, KY	A-	A	A-
Leavenworth, IN	C+	C-	C
Magnet, IN	C	C-	C-
New Amsterdam, IN	A-	A	A-
Rhodelia, KY	C+	B-	C+
Oriole, IN	C	C	D+
Mauckport, IN	A-	A-	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wolf Creek 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
Bon Haven, KY	A+	A	A
Valley Head, WV	C-	C-	C-
Whiting, KS	C-	D	D
Burbank, OK	C-	C	C
Briceville, TN	D+	D	D
Brantingham, NY	A+	C-	C-
Brandamore, PA	A+	A+	A+
Branchdale, PA	B+	B+	B+
Bradford, IA	C+	A+	A+
Boxholm, IA	B	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Wolf Creek 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 Wolf Creek, KY average SchoolGrade of C, with 37% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Wolf Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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