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Is Henderson, Kentucky Safe?

Population 27,822 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Henderson is a smaller community of 27,822 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 245.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,792 per 100K.

Henderson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHendersonKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate242.9307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2210.72033.91,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate160.0--268.2
Theft Rate1792.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate388.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

245.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

243/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2211/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Henderson

Violent crime in Henderson is below the national average. The rate of 242.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2210.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,792 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Henderson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault160
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery56
088% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary242
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,792
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft388
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Henderson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Henderson
242.9
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Henderson
2210.7
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Henderson Safety

Is Henderson safe?
Not especially. Henderson earns a D+ with a crime rate of 245.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Henderson?
245.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 242.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2210.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Henderson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Henderson's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,792 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Henderson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Henderson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Henderson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Henderson?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Henderson's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Henderson compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson?
Bad. A D+ grade and 245.4 per-thousand rate put Henderson below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 243 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Henderson?
242.9 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (160), robbery (56), and murder (5.0) 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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