Crime Safety Grade

Paducah, KY Crime Rate

Higher crime than 67% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 49+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

Is Paducah Safe?

With an overall crime index of 125, Paducah has a 25% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 187. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like The Grove earning an A+ grade while Uppertown rates C-.

Crime Index Comparison

Paducah

125

Kentucky Avg

118

National Avg

100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index

125

25% above average

Violent Crime

134

34% above average

Property Crime

141

41% above average

Safe Areas

78%

Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Paducah

1 in 187

Property crime: 1 in 177

Where Is It Safe in Paducah?

Safest Neighborhoods

The Grove

Median income: $110,001

A+ 2

Valley Road

Median income: $94,822

A+ 3

Woodlawn

Median income: $94,826

A+ 4

Deer Lick Place

Median income: $96,337

A+ 5

Heather Hills

Median income: $87,545

A+ 6

Pines

Median income: $80,845

A+ 7

Conrad Heights

Median income: $80,842

A+ 8

Fairfield

Median income: $80,762

A+ 9

Wallace Park

Median income: $76,180

A+ 10

Stinespring

Median income: $118,571

Areas with Higher Crime

C- 2

C 3

B- 4

B- 5

B- 6

B- 7

B 8

B 9

B 10

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Paducah Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk

Larceny / Theft · 52% above avg

Lowest Risk

Murder · 28% above avg

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs Kentucky
Murder Violent	128	▲ 28%	▲ 13%
Assault Violent	141	▲ 41%	▲ 27%
Robbery Violent	133	▲ 33%	▲ 16%
Burglary Property	129	▲ 29%	▼ 1%
Larceny / Theft Property	152	▲ 52%	▲ 77%
Vehicle Theft Property	141	▲ 41%	▲ 55%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Paducah Neighborhoods

#	Neighborhood	Grade	Crime Index	Median Income
1	The Grove	A+	22	$110,001
2	Valley Road	A+	50	$94,822
3	Woodlawn	A+	50	$94,826
4	Deer Lick Place	A+	30	$96,337
5	Heather Hills	A+	73	$87,545
6	Conrad Heights	A+	92	$80,842
7	Pines	A+	92	$80,845
8	Fairfield	A+	92	$80,762
9	Wallace Park	A+	57	$76,180
10	Circle Lake	A	42	$118,571
11	Stinespring	A	42	$118,571
12	Eaglebrook	A	42	$118,571
13	Midtown	A	64	$67,895
14	Country Club	A	93	$65,490
15	Olivet Church	A	114	$67,982
16	Village Park	A	114	$67,990
17	West Park Village	A	113	$68,426
18	Nolan Drive	A	96	$66,706
19	Jonquilawn	A	95	$66,608
20	Cherokee	A	103	$68,803
21	Dolly McNutt Court	A-	177	$33,215
22	Tilghman	A-	92	$63,796
23	Paxton Park	A-	79	$47,711
24	Lower Town	B+	190	$24,379
25	Clayshire	B	124	$55,967
26	Dollartown	B	173	$30,888
27	Keiler Park	B	137	$55,763
28	Carson Park	B	137	$55,701
29	Hickory	B	163	$35,609
30	Kennedy Road	B	163	$35,605
31	Downtown	B	195	$19,225
32	River Oaks	B	121	$38,076
33	Tennessee / Cornell	B	187	$26,332
34	Forest Hills	B-	139	$35,043
35	Jefferson Street	B-	158	$49,339
36	Glendale	B-	139	$48,830
37	Farley Place	B-	178	$36,391
38	Cruse	B-	123	$33,676
39	Littleville	C+	180	$43,595
40	Gutherie	C+	180	$46,492
41	River Park	C+	188	$28,599
42	French Town	C+	169	$52,790
43	Fountain Avenue	C+	169	$52,885
44	Walter Jetton	C	179	$39,869
45	Ella Munal	C-	178	$37,793
46	Kolb Park	C-	181	$38,088
47	Uppertown	C-	188	$29,821
48	Rowlandtown	D+	176	$26,807
49	Northside	D+	167	$28,214

Paducah Crime by Zip Code

Paducah Demographics & Cost of Living

Population

24,947

Median Income

$39,061

Home Value

$114,422

Median Rent

$695

Home Ownership

51%

Racial Demographics

White

79.3%

Black

15.1%

Hispanic

2.7%

Asian

1.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Paducah?

Paducah has an overall crime index of 125, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 78% of neighborhoods in Paducah are rated A or B for safety.

Is Paducah safe to live in?

Paducah has a crime safety grade of B. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Paducah?

The safest neighborhoods in Paducah based on crime data include The Grove, Valley Road, Woodlawn, Deer Lick Place, and Heather Hills. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.

How does Paducah crime compare to the national average?

Paducah's overall crime index is 125 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 25% higher than the typical US city.

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