Owensboro, KY has a lower rate of violent crime than the US average, with 15.8 reported incidents per 100,000 people compared to the national rate of 22.7. On the other hand, Owensboro's property crime rate is much higher than the US average, with 56.1 reports per 100,000 people compared to 35.4 for the nation as a whole. The city of Owensboro seems to be relatively safe in terms of violent crime but residents should still exercise caution when it comes to protecting their belongings from theft and property damage.
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.