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Is Newport, Kentucky Safe?

Population 13,998 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Newport is a smaller community of 13,998 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 244.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,718 per 100K.

Newport Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNewportKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate220.2307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate2222.92033.91,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate180.0--268.2
Theft Rate1718.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate218.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

220/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2223/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Newport

Violent crime in Newport is below the national average. The rate of 220.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2222.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,718 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Newport Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault180
067% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary327
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,718
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft218
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Newport Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newport
220.2
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Newport
2222.9
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Newport Safety

Is Newport safe?
Not especially. Newport earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Newport?
244.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 220.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2222.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Newport safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Newport's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,718 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Newport?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Newport generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Newport police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Newport?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Newport's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Newport compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Newport ranks behind about 83% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Newport 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 Newport?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.3 per-thousand rate put Newport below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 220 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Newport?
220.2 per 100,000, which is 39% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (180), robbery (43), 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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