Sharpsburg, KY Crime Rates: Stats & Map

Total crime NAT. AVG.

17%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

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.

Sharpsburg 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 Sharpsburg 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 Sharpsburg 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 Sharpsburg crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Sharpsburg_{/100k people}	Kentucky_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,395 (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)	302 (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)	2,093 (estimate)	1,552	1,917

Sharpsburg crime map

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

Sharpsburg crime rates are 5% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Sharpsburg are 17% lower than the national average
In Sharpsburg you have a 1 in 42 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Sharpsburg is safer than 31% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Sharpsburg has decreased by 21%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sharpsburg

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sharpsburg is 1 in 332

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sharpsburg is 1 in 48

The chance of being a victim of crime in Sharpsburg is 1 in 42

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

Sharpsburg police department

Item	Sharpsburg	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}
Millersburg, KY	798	136	136	271
Carlisle, KY	2,443	0	643	643
Camargo, KY	1,077	103	716	820
Owingsville, KY	2,142	0	946	946
Mount Sterling, KY	7,190	53	1,813	1,866
North Middletown, KY	722	274	1,898	2,172
Winchester, KY	18,520	272	3,011	3,283
Sharpsburg, KY	470	302	2,093	2,395

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Fairplay, MD	470	172	837	1,009
Spring Lake, UT	470	150	1,055	1,206
Milton, IA	470	409	2,107	2,517
Nenahnezad, NM	470	1,116	4,304	5,420
Jenkins, MN	470	312	2,035	2,348
Sharpsburg, KY	470	302	2,093	2,395

Source: The Sharpsburg, 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.