Magoffin, KY County has been dealing with a high rate of crime in recent years, with a focus on both violent and property offenses. According to
, the average violent crime rate in Magoffin is 8, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate in Magoffin is 14.1, which is also lower than the national average of 35.4. This indicates that while the county may have a lower rate of violent crime, it is still facing challenges with property offenses. In particular, burglary and theft seem to be the most prevalent crimes in Magoffin. This has had a significant impact on the community, leading to fear and mistrust among residents and a need for increased law enforcement presence. The county is working to address these issues and improve safety for its citizens, but there is still much work to be done. Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Magoffin County violent crime is 8.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Magoffin County property crime is 14.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Magoffin, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Ashland, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Ashland, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.