The city of Elizabethtown, KY, located in zip code 42701, has a slightly higher rate of violent crime compared to the national average. According to background information, the violent crime rate in this area is 27.7, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Elizabethtown may be more likely to experience incidents of assault, robbery, or homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in 42701 is slightly higher than the national average, with a rate of 37.2 compared to 35.4. This can include crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. While these statistics may be concerning, it is important to note that every community has its own unique challenges and measures are constantly being taken to reduce crime and keep residents safe.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Elizabethtown (zip 42701) violent crime is 27.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Elizabethtown (zip 42701) property crime is 37.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Elizabethtown, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Bowling Green, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Bowling Green, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.