The small town of California, KY may seem like a peaceful and idyllic place, but recent statistics on crime paint a different picture. According to background information, the violent crime rate in California is significantly lower than the national average at 5.9, while the property crime rate is also relatively low at 14.2. Despite these comparatively positive numbers, it is important to note that any crime, regardless of the frequency, is still a cause for concern. The community must remain vigilant and work together to prevent and address any criminal activity in order to maintain the safety and well-being of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
California violent crime is 5.9. (The US average is 22.7)
California property crime is 14.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of California, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of New Richmond, Ohio. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of New Richmond, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.