Hickman County Crime & Safety

Hickman County has a total crime rate of 289.5 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (0.0 per 100K) and property crimes (289.5 per 100K).

Hickman County has a safety score of 87/100, rated "Safe". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #22 out of 120 counties in Kentucky for safety (1 = safest).

Hickman is a standout in Kentucky, with a total crime rate of 289.5 compared to the state average of 786.2. This performance places it well above the state's average safety score.

Remarkably, Hickman reported zero violent crimes per 100K in 2022, a rare feat. All 289.5 reported crimes per 100K were property-related, highlighting a very safe social climate.

Crime data for Hickman County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

Hickman County has a safety score of 87/100, which is above the Kentucky average of 68/100. Factors such as local law enforcement effectiveness, community programs, socioeconomic conditions, and population density all contribute to lower crime rates in certain counties.