The crime rate in the Owensboro, KY Metro Area is lower than the US average for both violent and property crimes. Violent crime in the area is 12.4 compared to 22.7 across the US, and property crime in the area is 38.3 compared to 35.4 across the US. This suggests that overall, Owensboro is a relatively safe place to live with a lower rate of criminal activity than many other places around the country. However, there are still some safety concerns that should be taken seriously as residents of this area should be aware of potential risks and take appropriate precautions to protect themselves and their property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Owensboro Metro Area violent crime is 12.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Owensboro Metro Area property crime is 38.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Owensboro, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Owensboro, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Owensboro, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.