Benton, KY has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 9.8 compared to 22.7. However, the rate of property crime is slightly higher in Benton at 40.5 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while residents may have less to worry about in terms of violent crime, they should still be cautious about protecting their property and belongings. This may be due to a variety of factors, such as lack of economic opportunities and drug use, which can contribute to property crime. Despite these statistics, it is important to note that Benton still has a relatively low crime rate overall, and the community continues to work towards keeping it a safe place to live.
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.