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Is Independence, Kentucky Safe?

Population 30,198 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Independence is a smaller community of 30,198 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 210.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,548 per 100K.

Independence Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricIndependenceKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate233.9307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1868.72033.91,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate172.0--268.2
Theft Rate1548.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate344.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

234/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1869/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Independence

Violent crime in Independence is below the national average. The rate of 233.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1868.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,548 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Independence Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault172
064% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary206
076% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,548
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft344
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Independence Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Independence
233.9
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Independence
1868.7
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Independence Safety

Is Independence safe?
Not especially. Independence earns a C with a crime rate of 210.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Independence?
210.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 233.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1868.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Independence safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Independence 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 Independence?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Independence generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Independence police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Independence?
Crime rates have held steady in Independence, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Independence compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Independence ranks behind about 71% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Independence to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Independence?
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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Independence?
233.9 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (172), robbery (53), and murder (4.0) 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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