Crime & Safety in Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville's real, disclosed crime picture runs genuinely elevated, and this record states that plainly rather than softening it.
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Learn moreA genuinely elevated citywide rate
NeighborhoodScout's own figures place Hopkinsville's overall crime rate at approximately 29 per 1,000 residents -- among the higher rates NeighborhoodScout tracks nationally, with more than 96% of Kentucky's own communities carrying a lower rate.
A breakdown by crime type
The overall odds of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime ran approximately 1 in 34; violent crime odds ran approximately 1 in 225, and property crime odds ran approximately 1 in 40.
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Key takeaways
- Hopkinsville's overall crime rate (29/1,000) ran among the higher rates NeighborhoodScout tracks nationally.
- More than 96% of Kentucky communities carry a lower crime rate than Hopkinsville, per NeighborhoodScout.
- Overall odds of victimization ran approximately 1 in 34 -- confirm current data directly before relocating.
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