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Is Elizabethtown, Kentucky Safe?

Population 35,448 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 35,448, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Elizabethtown earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,837 per 100K.

Elizabethtown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricElizabethtownKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate267.3307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2220.92033.91,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate165.0--268.2
Theft Rate1837.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate479.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

267/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2221/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Elizabethtown

Violent crime in Elizabethtown is below the national average. The rate of 267.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2220.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,837 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Elizabethtown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault165
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary375
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,837
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft479
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Elizabethtown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elizabethtown
267.3
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Elizabethtown
2220.9
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Elizabethtown Safety

Is Elizabethtown safe?
Not especially. Elizabethtown earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Elizabethtown?
248.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 267.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2220.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Elizabethtown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Elizabethtown's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,837 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Elizabethtown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Elizabethtown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Elizabethtown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Elizabethtown?
No. Crime in Elizabethtown has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Elizabethtown compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Elizabethtown ranks behind about 75% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Elizabethtown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Elizabethtown?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.8 per-thousand rate put Elizabethtown below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 267 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Elizabethtown?
267.3 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (165), robbery (35), and murder (5.0) per 100,000.

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