Benton, KY has a lower violent crime rate than the US average, with 9.8 violent crimes per 100,000 people compared to 22.7 per 100,000 people nationwide. The property crime rate in Benton is also lower than the national average, with 40.5 property crimes per 100,000 people compared to 35.4 per 100,000 people across the United States. In total, Benton is a relatively safe city in comparison to many other areas in the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Benton violent crime is 9.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Benton property crime is 40.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.