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Paintsville, KY has safety grade A+, a population of about 4,032, an overall crime rate near 149 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 Paintsville, KY is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Paintsville, KY for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.

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Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Paintsville, KY

Paintsville, KY crime snapshot: safety grade A+, violent crime rate 1.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate – per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.

Safety Score

A+

Very Safe

Violent Crime Rate

1.00

per 1000 residents

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Property Crime Rate

N/A

per 1000 residents

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Total Crimes

6

reported incidents

Safety Analysis & Recommendations

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Overall Assessment

Paintsville, KY demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.

Safety Recommendations

Given the higher rate of violent crimes (50.0% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.

Trend Analysis

The relatively low crime count of 6 incidents suggests Paintsville maintains good community safety standards.

Comparison Insights

Paintsville demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.

Analysis generated on: 10/27/2026

Paintsville, KY Crime Analysis

Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2158962, a total of 6 crimes were recorded. The most prevalent crime category is assault, accounting for 3 incidents, all classified as Assault Offenses. Property crime is the second most frequent category, with a total of 2 incidents, divided into Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property (1 incident) and Larceny/Theft Offenses (1 incident). The "others" category accounts for 1 incident, specifically a Fraud Offense. To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed. The GEOID "16000US2158962" corresponds to a specific geographic area, but without knowing the city and state, it's impossible to determine the population, median income, crime rate per 100k, safety score, safety grade, violent crime rate, property crime rate, crime map data, and zip codes data. These elements are crucial for contextualizing the provided crime data and assessing the overall safety and security of the area. For example, if GEOID 16000US2158962 represents a small town with a population of 1,000, the crime rate would be 600 per 100,000, which is relatively high. Conversely, if it represents a larger city with a population of 100,000, the crime rate would be 6 per 100,000, which is relatively low. Similarly, the median income can provide insights into the socioeconomic factors that may contribute to crime rates. A low median income may be associated with higher crime rates, while a high median income may be associated with lower crime rates. Without this additional information, it is difficult to draw meaningful conclusions about the safety and security of the area represented by GEOID 16000US2158962.

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FAQ about crime in Paintsville, KY

PulseReal currently grades Paintsville, KY as A+. The population used for these rates is 4,032. The overall crime rate on this page is about 149 per 100,000 residents.

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 Paintsville, KY.

Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.

Combine this crime report with the market overview for Paintsville, KY and the school report linked in the “Related analysis” section to assess both safety and investment fundamentals.

Data sources & further reading

PulseReal’s analysis is built on top of these public, authoritative datasets.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.

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Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.

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BJS National Crime Victimization Survey

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