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Is Glasgow, Kentucky Safe?

Population 15,302 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,302, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Glasgow earns a C with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,462 per 100K.

Glasgow Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGlasgowKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate223.2307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1957.62033.91,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate132.0--268.2
Theft Rate1462.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate171.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

218.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

223/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1958/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Glasgow

Violent crime in Glasgow is below the national average. The rate of 223.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1957.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,462 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Glasgow Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault132
049% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary285
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,462
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft171
054% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Glasgow Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glasgow
223.2
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Glasgow
1957.6
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Glasgow Safety

Is Glasgow safe?
Not especially. Glasgow earns a C with a crime rate of 218.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Glasgow?
218.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 223.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1957.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Glasgow safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Glasgow's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,462 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Glasgow?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Glasgow generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Glasgow police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Glasgow?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Glasgow's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Glasgow compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Glasgow ranks behind about 60% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Glasgow to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Glasgow?
Bad. A C grade and 218.1 per-thousand rate put Glasgow below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 223 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Glasgow?
223.2 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (132), robbery (55), and murder (2.0) 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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