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Is Murray, Kentucky Safe?

Population 18,964 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Murray is a smaller community of 18,964 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 235.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,642 per 100K.

Murray Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMurrayKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate271.0307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2087.32033.91,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate210.0--268.2
Theft Rate1642.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate477.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

271/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2087/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Murray

Violent crime in Murray is below the national average. The rate of 271.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2087.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,642 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Murray Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault210
078% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary323
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,642
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft477
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Murray Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Murray
271.0
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Murray
2087.3
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Murray Safety

Is Murray safe?
Not especially. Murray earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Murray?
235.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 271.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2087.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Murray safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Murray's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,642 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Murray?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Murray generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Murray police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Murray?
No. Crime in Murray has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Murray compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Murray ranks behind about 72% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Murray 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 Murray?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.8 per-thousand rate put Murray below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 271 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Murray?
271.0 per 100,000, which is 26% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (210), robbery (61), 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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