Walton, KY Crime Rates: Stats & Map

A+

58%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

66%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

56%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Walton crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Walton crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Walton crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Walton crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Walton_{/100k people}	Kentucky_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	981 (estimate)	1,663	2,324
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	6.8	6.3
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	33.8	40.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	38.1	66.1
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	135.4	268.2
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	126 (estimate)	214	370
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	244.8	269.8
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	989.8	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	214.2	282.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	855 (estimate)	1,449	1,954

Walton crime map

The Walton crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Walton as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Walton crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Walton crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

New Real Estate Listings in Walton Area

For Sale For Rent

Search Homes for Sale in Walton, KY

Compare Walton, KY Crime

See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Crime Quick Facts

Walton crime rates are 58% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Walton are 66% lower than the national average
In Walton you have a 1 in 102 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Walton is safer than 70% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Walton has decreased by 18%

Walton, KY Crime Quiz

Safest Places to Live in and Around Walton

See all the best places to live around Walton

Write a review to give others more information about this area.

See all Walton poll results

The best places in Kentucky

Here are the best places to live in Kentucky

Most Dangerous States In The US

Safest States In The US

These are the 10 cheapest cities in Kentucky

Daily Crime In Walton (per 100,000 people)

How Safe is Walton (higher is better)

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Walton

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Walton is 1 in 793

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Walton is 1 in 117

The chance of being a victim of crime in Walton is 1 in 102

Year Over Year Crime In Walton (per 100,000 people)

Walton police department

Item	Walton	Kentucky	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	5,359	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.8	3.3

Sex offenders in Kentucky

State	Total offenders	Kentucky_/100K	National_/100K
Kentucky	9,099	222	266

There are a total of 9,099 sex offenders in Kentucky. This yields a total of 222 sex offenders in Kentucky per 100,000 residents which is 17% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Verona, KY	1,222	34	232	266
Taylor Mill, KY	6,805	44	235	279
Coldstream, OH	1,383	41	250	292
Erlanger, KY	19,106	58	286	344
Claryville, KY	2,896	45	306	352
Crestview Hills, KY	3,310	49	333	382
Independence, KY	28,119	68	363	431
Walton, KY	4,343	126	855	981

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Camanche, IA	4,342	414	763	1,177
Elberton, GA	4,342	848	2,967	3,814
King City, OR	4,345	79	892	972
Tontitown, AR	4,341	254	1,537	1,791
Garwood, NJ	4,341	46	436	482
Walton, KY	4,343	126	855	981

Source: The Walton, KY crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.