Simpson County, located in Kentucky, has a relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to statistics, the county's violent crime rate is 13.4, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Simpson County can feel relatively safe and secure in their community. However, the county does have a slightly higher rate of property crime, with a rate of 41.6 compared to the US average of 35.4. This may suggest that property crimes such as theft and burglary are more prevalent in Simpson County. Despite this, overall crime rates in the county are relatively low, providing a sense of security for its residents. With this in mind, law enforcement and community leaders in Simpson County can continue to work together to maintain a safe and peaceful community for all.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Simpson County violent crime is 13.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Simpson County property crime is 41.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Simpson, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Portland, Tennessee. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Portland, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.