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Is Radcliff, Kentucky Safe?

Population 22,576 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Radcliff is a smaller community of 22,576 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 211.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,217 per 100K.

Radcliff Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricRadcliffKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate244.6307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1870.92033.91,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate162.0--268.2
Theft Rate1217.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate215.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

211.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

245/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1871/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Radcliff

Violent crime in Radcliff is below the national average. The rate of 244.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1870.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,217 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Radcliff Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault162
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary244
090% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,217
087% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft215
068% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Radcliff Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Radcliff
244.6
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Radcliff
1870.9
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Radcliff Safety

Is Radcliff safe?
Not especially. Radcliff earns a C with a crime rate of 211.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Radcliff?
211.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 244.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1870.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Radcliff safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Radcliff 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 Radcliff?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Radcliff generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Radcliff police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Radcliff?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Radcliff's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Radcliff compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Middle of the pack for Kentucky. Radcliff isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Kentucky cities.
How safe is Radcliff 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 Radcliff?
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 Radcliff?
244.6 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (162), robbery (47), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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