Water Valley, KY Crime Rates: Stats & Map

Total crime NAT. AVG.

15%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

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.

Water Valley 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 Water Valley 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 Water Valley 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 Water Valley crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Water Valley_{/100k people}	Kentucky_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,450 (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)	315 (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)	2,135 (estimate)	1,449	1,954

Water Valley crime map

The Water Valley crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Water Valley 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 Water Valley crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Water Valley 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.

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Crime Quick Facts

Water Valley crime rates are 5% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Water Valley are 15% lower than the national average
In Water Valley you have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Water Valley is safer than 31% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Water Valley has decreased by 18%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Water Valley

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Water Valley is 1 in 318

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Water Valley is 1 in 47

The chance of being a victim of crime in Water Valley is 1 in 41

Year Over Year Crime In Water Valley (per 100,000 people)

Water Valley police department

Item	Water Valley	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}
Clinton, KY	1,296	0	0	0
South Fulton, TN	2,120	597	1,377	1,974
Sedalia, KY	345	267	1,810	2,077
Wingo, KY	724	294	1,988	2,282
Mayfield, KY	9,823	211	2,308	2,519
Rives, TN	312	907	3,355	4,261
Union City, TN	10,426	864	4,056	4,920
Water Valley, KY	135	315	2,135	2,450

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
McDonald, KS	135	600	2,879	3,479
West Millgrove, OH	135	416	2,521	2,936
Atqasuk, AK	135	1,107	2,610	3,717
Mono City, CA	135	504	2,361	2,865
Milton Center, OH	135	389	2,361	2,751
Water Valley, KY	135	315	2,135	2,450

Source: The Water Valley, 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.