Paducah, KY is experiencing a higher than average rate of crime. The violent crime rate is 21.3, which is slightly below the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Paducah is 72.7, which is significantly above the national average of 35.4. This indicates that residents of Paducah have to take extra precautions when it comes to protecting their homes and belongings from theft or vandalism. It also suggests that law enforcement needs to be more vigilant in order to reduce these numbers and protect citizens from any criminal activity.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Paducah violent crime is 21.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Paducah property crime is 72.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.