Butler, KY Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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Total crime NAT. AVG.

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Violent crime NAT. AVG.

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Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Butler_{/100k people}	Kentucky_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	0	1,563	2,119
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.1	5.0
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	32.4	37.5
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	35.1	60.6
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	139.5	256.1
Violent crime	0	n/a (estimate)	0	213	359
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	193.6	229.2
Theft	0	n/a	0.0	930.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	0	n/a	0.0	226.2	258.8
Property crime	0	n/a (estimate)	0	1,350	1,760

Butler crime map

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

Butler crime rates are 100% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Butler are 100% lower than the national average
In Butler you have a 0 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Butler is safer than 35% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Butler has decreased by 100%

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Daily Crime In Butler (per 100,000 people)

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Butler

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Butler is 0

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Butler is 0

The chance of being a victim of crime in Butler is 0

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

Butler police department

Item	Butler	Kentucky	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	1	5,359	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.6	2.8	3.3

There are a total of 1 Butler police officers. This results in 1.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 41% less than the Kentucky average and 49.4% less than the National average.

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}
New Richmond, OH	2,684	72	144	216
Claryville, KY	2,896	38	240	277
Independence, KY	28,119	27	316	343
Williamstown, KY	3,914	75	377	452
Ryland Heights, KY	1,101	67	424	491
Crittenden, KY	3,893	96	611	707
Alexandria, KY	9,600	56	724	779
Butler, KY	720	0	0	0

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Gallaway, TN	720	632	2,168	2,800
Ethridge, TN	720	862	2,959	3,821
Thrall, TX	720	0	568	568
Shoals, IN	720	355	1,563	1,918
Nittany, PA	720	248	1,448	1,696
Butler, KY	720	0	0	0

Source: The Butler, KY crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.