Whitesburg, KY Crime


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Whitesburg, KY, a small town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, has a low crime rate compared to the rest of the United States. According to background information, the town's violent crime rate is at 6.4, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Whitesburg is also relatively low at 7.2, compared to the US average of 35.4. This indicates that the town has relatively low levels of crime, making it a safe and peaceful community for its residents. However, like any other town, Whitesburg is not immune to crime. The most common types of crime in Whitesburg are theft and assault, which are usually attributed to drug-related activities. Despite these challenges, the community of Whitesburg works together to maintain the town's low crime rate and ensure the safety of its citizens.

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

Whitesburg violent crime is 6.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Whitesburg property crime is 7.2. (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
Whitesburg, KY Crime History
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per 100k
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Pop. Miles Data
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Fleming-Neon, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Jenkins, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Lynch, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122016
Pound, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122018
Benham, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132016
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Fleming-Neon, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock92019
Jenkins, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock112019
Lynch, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122016
Pound, VA  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock122018
Benham, KY  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132016

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