Is Hopkinsville or Owensboro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, Hopkinsville is safer than Owensboro (Safety Score 20/100 vs 15/100), with a total crime rate of 2,958 per 100,000 versus 3,266 for Owensboro — 9% lower. Hopkinsville has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where Owensboro has a 75% lower rate.
Hopkinsville — 5-Year Trend
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Hopkinsville, KY
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Hopkinsville | Owensboro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 2,958.2 | 3,266.4 | -308.2 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 452.9 | 349.4 | +103.4 |
| Murder Rate | 6.5 | 1.7 | +4.9 |
| Rape Rate | 65.2 | 78.2 | -13.1 |
| Robbery Rate | 74.9 | 44.9 | +30.0 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 299.7 | 224.6 | +75.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,505.4 | 2,917.0 | -411.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 511.5 | 337.8 | +173.7 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 1,801.7 | 2,258.1 | -456.4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 192.2 | 321.2 | -128.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hopkinsville or Owensboro safer?
Hopkinsville is safer with a total crime rate of 2,958 per 100K vs 3,266 for Owensboro — a 9% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Hopkinsville has a violent crime rate of 452.9 per 100K while Owensboro has 349.4. Owensboro has lower violent crime.
About Hopkinsville, KY
Hopkinsville, Kentucky, home to the annual Little Green Men Festival, is a city of around 30,000 residents in Christian County, near the Tennessee border. It's a regional hub for agriculture and manufacturing. With a safety score of 20/100 and a population coverage of 30,694, Hopkinsville has a total crime rate of 2,958.2 per 100,000 residents.
About Owensboro, KY
Owensboro, Kentucky, known for its International Bluegrass Music Museum, sits on the Ohio River. This Daviess County seat is the fourth-largest city by population in the state. With a safety score of 15/100 and a population coverage of 60,096, Owensboro has a total crime rate of 3,266.4 per 100,000 residents.