Located in Western Kentucky, Caldwell County is a small, close-knit community with a population of around 13,000 people. While it may seem like a peaceful and quiet area, the crime statistics paint a different picture. According to the latest data, the county has a violent crime rate of 13, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, when it comes to property crime, Caldwell County has a rate of 36.9, slightly higher than the US average of 35.4. This means that while residents may feel relatively safe from physical harm, they still face a significant risk of theft, burglary, and other property crimes. Some of the contributing factors to this crime rate could be the county's rural location, lower income levels, and drug-related problems. Despite these challenges, the community continues to work together to keep their streets safe and maintain their close-knit community.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Caldwell County violent crime is 13.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Caldwell County property crime is 36.9. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Caldwell, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Madisonville, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Madisonville, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.