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Is Danville, Kentucky Safe?

Population 17,736 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,736, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Danville earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,471 per 100K.

Danville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDanvilleKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate343.2307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2041.22033.91,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate223.0--268.2
Theft Rate1471.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate257.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

238.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

343/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2041/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Danville

Violent crime in Danville is close to the national average. The rate of 343.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2041.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,471 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Danville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault223
083% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery58
092% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary312
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,471
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft257
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Danville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Danville
343.2
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Danville
2041.2
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Danville Safety

Is Danville safe?
Not especially. Danville earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Danville?
238.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 343.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2041.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Danville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Danville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,471 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Danville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Danville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Danville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Danville?
No. Crime in Danville has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Danville compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Danville ranks behind about 83% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Danville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Danville?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.4 per-thousand rate put Danville below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 343 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Danville?
343.2 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (223), robbery (58), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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