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Is Madisonville, Kentucky Safe?

Population 19,428 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Crime in Madisonville runs high. The city's D grade puts it below 83% of US cities, with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,002 per 100K.

Madisonville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMadisonvilleKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate383.7307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2288.22033.91,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate237.0--268.2
Theft Rate2002.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate294.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

267.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

384/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2288/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Madisonville

Violent crime in Madisonville is close to the national average. The rate of 383.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2288.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,002 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Madisonville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault237
088% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery93
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary366
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,002
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft294
092% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Madisonville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Madisonville
383.7
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Madisonville
2288.2
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Madisonville Safety

Is Madisonville safe?
Not especially. Madisonville earns a D with a crime rate of 267.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Madisonville?
267.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 383.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2288.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Madisonville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Madisonville's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,002 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Madisonville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Madisonville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Madisonville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Madisonville?
Crime rates have held steady in Madisonville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Madisonville compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Madisonville ranks behind about 81% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Madisonville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Madisonville?
Bad. A D grade and 267.2 per-thousand rate put Madisonville below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 384 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Madisonville?
383.7 per 100,000, which is 5% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (237), robbery (93), and murder (6.0) 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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