Owensboro, Kentucky has a lower than average crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to recent statistics, the city has a violent crime rate of 15.8, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of Owensboro are less likely to experience violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. However, the property crime rate in Owensboro is slightly higher than the national average at 56.1, compared to 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. Despite this, Owensboro remains a relatively safe city to live in, with a lower overall crime rate. This can be attributed to the efforts of the local law enforcement and community initiatives aimed at preventing and reducing crime.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Owensboro violent crime is 15.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Owensboro property crime is 56.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.