Sedalia, KY Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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Total crime NAT. AVG.

15%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

11%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Sedalia 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 Sedalia 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 Sedalia 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 Sedalia crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Sedalia_{/100k people}	Kentucky_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,441 (estimate)	1,776	2,281
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	6.1	5.7
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	33.5	38.0
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	39.2	66.5
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	145.6	264.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	308 (estimate)	224	364
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	232.4	250.7
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	1,035.0	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	284.6	318.7
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	2,133 (estimate)	1,552	1,917

Sedalia crime map

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

Sedalia crime rates are 7% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Sedalia are 15% lower than the national average
In Sedalia you have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Sedalia is safer than 40% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Sedalia has increased by 18%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sedalia

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sedalia is 1 in 325

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

The chance of being a victim of crime in Sedalia is 1 in 41

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

Sedalia police department

Item	Sedalia	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}
Benton, KY	4,498	42	1,091	1,133
Water Valley, KY	135	227	1,574	1,801
Fancy Farm, KY	515	261	1,811	2,072
Mayfield, KY	9,823	284	1,837	2,121
Wingo, KY	724	285	1,974	2,258
Farmington, KY	119	301	2,084	2,385
Pryorsburg, KY	228	347	2,401	2,748
Sedalia, KY	345	308	2,133	2,441

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
West Okoboji, IA	345	113	582	695
Bowler, WI	345	404	1,702	2,107
Lowry, MN	345	339	2,212	2,551
Spencer, NE	345	299	2,568	2,867
Anamoose, ND	345	371	2,699	3,070
Sedalia, KY	345	308	2,133	2,441

Source: The Sedalia, KY crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.