Phelps, KY Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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2%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

18%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

6%

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.

Phelps 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 Phelps 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 Phelps 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 Phelps crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Phelps_{/100k people}	Kentucky_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,151 (estimate)	1,563	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	6.1	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	32.4	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	35.1	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	139.5	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	293 (estimate)	213	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	193.6	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	930.2	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	226.2	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	1,858 (estimate)	1,350	1,760

Phelps crime map

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

Phelps crime rates are 2% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Phelps are 18% lower than the national average
In Phelps you have a 1 in 47 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Phelps is safer than 0% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Phelps has decreased by 12%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Phelps

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Phelps is 1 in 342

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Phelps is 1 in 54

The chance of being a victim of crime in Phelps is 1 in 47

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

Phelps police department

Item	Phelps	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}
Elkhorn City, KY	1,085	0	0	0
Gilbert Creek, WV	1,019	100	468	568
Williamson, WV	2,735	110	514	625
South Williamson, KY	516	86	545	631
Chattaroy, WV	585	301	1,404	1,705
Matewan, WV	444	316	1,477	1,793
Delbarton, WV	522	347	1,618	1,965
Phelps, KY	448	293	1,858	2,151

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Wells, VT	448	265	1,970	2,235
Plum Springs, KY	448	241	1,529	1,770
Roma Creek, TX	448	615	3,224	3,838
Blanchard, PA	448	234	1,366	1,601
Pewamo, MI	448	440	1,397	1,836
Phelps, KY	448	293	1,858	2,151

Source: The Phelps, 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.