Butler, KY County has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to the latest statistics, the violent crime rate in this county is only 10.1, while the national average is 22.7. This means that residents of Butler County can feel safer and more secure in their community. However, property crime is slightly higher in this area, with a rate of 26.4, compared to the national average of 35.4. This may be attributed to the rural nature of the county, as it is known to have a smaller population and less urban development. Overall, while crime does exist in Butler County, it is not as prevalent as in other parts of the country, making it a relatively safe place to live.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Butler County violent crime is 10.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Butler County property crime is 26.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Butler, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Glasgow, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Glasgow, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.