Paducah, KY Crime


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Paducah, KY is a city that has seen its fair share of crime, especially when it comes to violent and property crimes. According to , the rate of violent crime in Paducah is 21.3, which is just slightly lower than the national average of 22.7. This means that individuals living in Paducah are at a slightly lower risk of experiencing violence compared to the rest of the country. However, when it comes to property crime, Paducah's rate of 72.7 is more than double the national average of 35.4. This indicates that residents of Paducah are more likely to fall victim to property crimes such as theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. It is important for the community to be aware of these statistics and work together to address and reduce crime in Paducah.

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

Paducah violent crime is 21.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Paducah property crime is 72.7. (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
Paducah, KY Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
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Pop. Miles Data
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Brookport, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42018
Metropolis, IL  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock62019
Calvert City, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock172019
La Center, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock192019
Benton, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock222019
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Union City, TN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock502019
Martin, TN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock522019
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Sikeston, MO  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock542018

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Reviews for Paducah
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Joel · 

I have visited it the 1st time and thought it was a rundown ghetto but the 2nd time I loved  More

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Over 5 years ago

The downtown area is fun and the murals on the floodwall provide an interesting history of the  More

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Over 11 years ago

Move here six years ago, and was very optimistic. I love meeting new people and adventure. Me my husband and two kids moved here from Louisville are. This place is like  More

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