Owensboro, KY Metro Area has a lower rate of violent crime compared to the national average, with a rate of 12.4 compared to the US average of 22.7. This means that residents of Owensboro can feel safer in their community, as the likelihood of being a victim of a violent crime is lower. However, the city does have a slightly higher rate of property crime, with a rate of 38.3 compared to the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. While the overall crime rate in Owensboro is relatively low, it is still important for residents to take precautions to protect their property and report any suspicious activity to authorities.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Owensboro Metro Area violent crime is 12.4. (The US average is 22.7)
Owensboro Metro Area property crime is 38.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Owensboro, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Owensboro, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Owensboro, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.