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Is Hopkinsville, Kentucky Safe?

Population 30,411 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 30,411, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Hopkinsville earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,656 per 100K.

Hopkinsville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHopkinsvilleKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate286.0307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1847.02033.91,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate1656.0--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

213.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

286/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1847/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hopkinsville

Violent crime in Hopkinsville is below the national average. The rate of 286.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1847.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,656 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hopkinsville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery35
055% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary323
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,656
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft257
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hopkinsville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hopkinsville
286.0
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hopkinsville
1847.0
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hopkinsville Safety

Is Hopkinsville safe?
Not especially. Hopkinsville earns a C with a crime rate of 213.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hopkinsville?
213.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 286.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1847.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hopkinsville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Hopkinsville has a C grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hopkinsville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hopkinsville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hopkinsville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hopkinsville?
No. Crime in Hopkinsville has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Hopkinsville compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Hopkinsville ranks behind about 67% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Hopkinsville 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 Hopkinsville?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Hopkinsville?
286.0 per 100,000, which is 21% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (35), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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