Prestonsburg, KY is a relatively safe place when it comes to crime. The violent crime rate in Prestonsburg is 17.5, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Prestonsburg is 28.7 which is also lower than the US average of 35.4. This means that Prestonsburg is safer than most cities and towns in America when it comes to criminal activities. Despite being slightly higher than the national average for property crimes, Prestonsburg remains a safe place overall with little worry for violent crimes compared to other parts of the country.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Prestonsburg violent crime is 17.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Prestonsburg property crime is 28.7. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.