Morehead, KY crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 6.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 2.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
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Morehead, KY demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (69.1% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 68 incidents suggests Morehead maintains good community safety standards.
Morehead demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2153418, a total of 68 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 47 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent, with a total of 18 incidents. Within property crime, "Larceny/Theft Offenses" are the most common, with 14 incidents, followed by single incidents of "Motor Vehicle Theft," "Stolen Property Offenses," "Burglary/Breaking & Entering," and "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property." Sex offenses are relatively rare, with only one reported incident. Finally, there are two incidents classified as "Bribery" under the "others" category. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID 16000US2153418 represents a specific geographic area, but without knowing the corresponding city and state, it's impossible to determine the population, median income, and other relevant demographic data. Consequently, calculating the crime rate per 100k population, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, and property crime rate is not possible with the provided data alone. Furthermore, crime map data and zip code data are not included in the provided JSON. Without the city and state, I can't provide specific insights. However, based solely on the crime data, the high proportion of assault offenses suggests that interventions focused on addressing factors contributing to violent behavior may be warranted. The relatively high number of larceny/theft offenses indicates a need for strategies to prevent and address property crime, such as increased security measures or community policing initiatives. The presence of bribery, while low in number, suggests potential issues with corruption that may require further investigation.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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