Oakland, Kentucky has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average, with a violent crime rate of 7.3 and a property crime rate of 17.6. This is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7 for violent crime and 35.4 for property crime. However, this does not mean that crime is non-existent in Oakland. Like any other city, it still faces its share of criminal activity. The community is working hard to address and prevent crime, with the help of law enforcement, community organizations, and residents themselves. With a strong sense of community and a determination to keep Oakland safe, the city continues to make strides in reducing crime and creating a safer environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Oakland violent crime is 7.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Oakland property crime is 17.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Oakland, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Smiths Grove, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Smiths Grove, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.