Paducah, KY has safety grade D, a population of about 24,947, an overall crime rate near 2,822 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Paducah, KY is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Paducah, KY for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.
Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Paducah, KY
Paducah, KY crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 11.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 14.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Safety Score
D
High Risk
Violent Crime Rate
11.00
per 1000 residents
Safety Analysis & Recommendations
View DetailsOverall Assessment
The area has very low safety standards with a C rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Safety Recommendations
With property crimes being more prevalent (49.9% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.
Trend Analysis
With 704 total incidents, Paducah shows moderate crime activity. The primary concern is property crime.
Comparison Insights
Paducah demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Paducah, KY Crime Analysis
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2158836, a total of 704 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is property crime, accounting for 351 incidents, followed by assault with 260 incidents. Within property crime, larceny/theft offenses are the most frequent, with 189 incidents, followed by destruction/damage/vandalism of property with 97 incidents. Assault offenses are largely categorized as "Assault Offenses," with 259 incidents. Sex offenses account for 29 incidents, with the majority categorized as "Sex Offenses" (18 incidents). "Others" category accounts for 57 incidents, with fraud offenses being the most common (30 incidents). Robbery is relatively low, with 6 incidents, and homicide is the least frequent, with only 1 incident. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The city and state associated with GEOID 16000US2158836 are required to determine the population, median income, and calculate crime rates per 100k. Without this information, it's impossible to calculate accurate crime rates or provide a safety score/grade. Furthermore, zip code data and crime map data are not included in the provided JSON, preventing a spatial analysis of crime distribution.
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Safest Zip Codes
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40202
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Safety75.9
Per 1K76
Total Crimes40209
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Safety63.5
Per 1K64
Total Crimes40203
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Safety59.9
Per 1K60
Total Crimes40211
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Safety54.4
Per 1K54
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FAQ about crime in Paducah, KY
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.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Paducah, KY.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Data sources & further reading
PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.
Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
Encyclopedic overview of the city, history, and notable landmarks.
Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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