The small town of Waco, KY, located in zip code 40385, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the violent crime rate in this area is 12.1, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, property crime is slightly higher in Waco, with a rate of 38.1 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while the residents of Waco may feel safer in terms of violent crime, they still need to be vigilant when it comes to protecting their property. Despite these statistics, Waco is still considered a safe community overall, and its low crime rate is a testament to the strong sense of community and security that exists within the town.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Waco (zip 40385) violent crime is 12.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Waco (zip 40385) property crime is 38.1. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Waco, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Irvine, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Irvine, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.