Murray, KY Crime


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Murray, KY is a small town nestled in Western Kentucky known for its charming downtown and close-knit community. However, like many other cities in the United States, it is not immune to crime. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in Murray is 10.2, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This is a testament to the efforts of the local law enforcement and community members to maintain safety and security in the area. However, property crime is slightly higher in Murray at 45.3, compared to the national average of 35.4. This could be attributed to the town's growing population and increased economic activity. Despite these numbers, Murray remains a generally safe and peaceful place to live, work, and visit, as evident from its relatively low crime rates compared to the rest of the country.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Murray violent crime is 10.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Murray property crime is 45.3. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Murray, KY Crime History
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Puryear, TN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122019
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Martin, TN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock352019
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Union City, TN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock422019
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Dickson, TN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock652019

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Over 8 years ago

This is a town with 18,000 people and 15 banks. I had the law called on me for sitting at the end of washed out road, essentially a dead end, eating my meal and  More

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Over 13 years ago

I lived in Illinois for twenty years and have not had as many problems as I have had in the past four months living here in murray. There are alot of hateful people that  More

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Ive lived in murry for 5 years. Originally from Southern California. People say there is nothing to do in Murray. Well, if your looking for someone to entertain you  More

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