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Crime & Safety in Owensboro, KY

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Owensboro has a violent crime rate of 225 per 100,000 residents, 41% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 109.8 per 100,000, robbery at 54.9, rape at 49.9. The murder rate is 10.0 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,046 per 100,000, 106% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,118, burglary at 596, vehicle theft at 333 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 11 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Owensboro receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Owensboro vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent224.6/100K
41% below US avg
Murder10.0/100K
58% above US avg
Rape49.9/100K
Robbery54.9/100K
Assault109.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property4,046.1/100K
106% above US avg
Burglary595.6/100K
Theft3,117.8/100K
Vehicle Theft332.7/100K
Arson10.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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