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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$491,197

Cost of Crime™ for Worthington, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $806 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Worthington ranks in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 46% of cities but less safe than 54%. This analysis applies only to Worthington's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Worthington is 25.41 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Worthington Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Worthington varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 38 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 39 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Worthington, KY see the most incidents - about 14 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Worthington, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Worthington for 2025 is $491,197. This translates to approximately $359 per resident and $806 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Worthington. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Worthington, KY:	$359
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Worthington is $359 per year, which is $105 less than the national average and $91 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Worthington:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $486 more than in Worthington.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $125 less than in Worthington

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Worthington	Cost per Worthington Resident
Murder	$182,932	$134
Rape/Sexual Assault	$43,208	$32
Robbery	$9,762	$7
Assault	$21,723	$16
Kidnapping	$21,345	$16
Vehicle Theft	$6,053	$4
Burglary	$30,461	$22
Theft	$88,182	$64
Arson	$2,284	$2
Vandalism	$43,765	$32
Animal Cruelty	$315	$0
Drug Crimes	$33,279	$24
Identity Theft	$7,889	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$491,197	$359

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Worthington, 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 Worthington totals $1,427,276 ($1,043 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,918,472 ($1,401 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 Worthington 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 Worthington’s 1,369 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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Worthington 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 Worthington residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5525
Robbery	0.2267
Rape	0.5205
Murder	0.0711
Total Violent Crime	1.371 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.44
Vehicle Theft	0.2855
Burglary	2.453
Arson	0.0691
Total Property Crime	15.25 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2571
Drug Crimes	3.286
Vandalism	4.475
Identity Theft	0.7445
Animal Cruelty	0.0311
Total "Other" Rate	8.794 (C)

Individual Worthington Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hanging Rock, OH	B-	B-	A
Raceland, KY	B-	A	B-
Wurtland, KY	C+	A-	C
Flatwoods, KY	B-	A+	B-
Russell, KY	B-	A	C+
Ironton, OH	D+	C	D+
Bellefonte, KY	A+	A+	A
Ohio Furnace, OH	A-	B-	A+
Haverhill, OH	B+	A-	B
Greenup, KY	B-	B	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Worthington 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
Alton, MO	D-	F	F
Zanesfield, OH	B+	B-	B-
Wurtland, KY	C+	A-	A-
Wolf Creek, OR	D	D	D
Whittaker, MI	A	B-	B-
West Columbia, WV	C+	B-	B-
Wallace, ID	F	F	F
Waelder, TX	C+	D+	D+
Topock, AZ	F	F	F
Brook, IN	B+	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, Worthington is as safe as 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 Worthington, KY average SchoolGrade of D+, with 28% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Worthington schools on SchoolGrade

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