Is Benton, Kentucky a Safe Place To Live - Crime in Benton, KY

Is Benton, Kentucky safe place to live?
Is Benton, Kentucky a nice place to live? Is crime rate higher in Benton? What is the crime rate in Benton city? Let's find out.

  • The overall crime rate in Benton, Kentucky is 18% lower than national average.
  • The violent crime rate of Benton is 71% lower than national average.
  • While the property crime rate of Benton is 7% lower than national average.
  • You have 1 in 895 chance of being victim of violent crime.
  • You have 1 in 55 chance of being victim of property crime.
    • Crime Cases
    86
    Violent : 5
    Property : 81
    Total Crime
    18% NAT. AVG.
    5% STATE AVG.
    1930.4 (per 100k)
    Violent Crime
    71% NAT. AVG.
    57% STATE AVG.
    112.2 (per 100k)
    Property Crime
    7% NAT. AVG.
    2% STATE AVG.
    1818.2 (per 100k)
    Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Benton
    Violent crime
    1 in 895
    Property crime
    1 in 55
    Robbery
    Burglary
    1 in 263
    Assault
    1 in 1492
    Car Theft
    1 in 746
    Benton : Property Crime Ranking
    Ranking Total
    Crime    		 Property
    Crime    		 Burglary Larceny Car
    Thefts
    In Kentucky 42 41 34 41 57
    In USA 1555 1406 818 1467 1227
    Benton : Violent Crime Ranking
    Ranking Violent
    Crime    		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
    In Kentucky 47 26 67 46 24
    In USA 1830 330 1102 1732 852

    Violent Crime


    Crime Type Count Benton
    		Kentucky
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Violent Crime 5 112.2 259.09 387.8
    Murder 0 0 7.21 6.5
    Robbery 0 0 52.91 73.9
    Assault 3 67.3 168.34 279.7
    Rape 2 44.9 30.62 27.7
    Property Crime


    Crime Type Count Benton
    		 Kentucky
    		 Country
    Per 100,000 People
    Property Crime 81 1818.2 1779.51 1,958.2
    Burglary 17 381.6 344.12 314.2
    Larceny 58 1301.9 1178.6 1,398
    Car Theft 6 134.7 256.79 246
    Violent Crime Comparison
    Property Crime Comparison