Sparta, KY Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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5%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

24%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

1%

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.

Sparta 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 Sparta 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 Sparta 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 Sparta crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Sparta_{/100k people}	Kentucky_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	2,009 (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)	274 (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)	1,735 (estimate)	1,350	1,760

Sparta crime map

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

Sparta crime rates are 5% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Sparta are 24% lower than the national average
In Sparta you have a 1 in 50 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Sparta is safer than 35% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Sparta has decreased by 12%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Sparta

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Sparta is 1 in 366

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Sparta is 1 in 58

The chance of being a victim of crime in Sparta is 1 in 50

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

Sparta police department

Item	Sparta	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}
Owenton, KY	1,701	60	60	120
Verona, KY	1,222	30	189	219
Carrollton, KY	3,806	51	484	535
Vevay, IN	1,798	124	548	673
Warsaw, KY	1,995	170	1,420	1,591
East Enterprise, IN	164	337	1,486	1,823
Glencoe, KY	333	269	1,705	1,974
Sparta, KY	283	274	1,735	2,009

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Ridgeland, WI	283	424	1,761	2,185
Ryegate, MT	283	610	2,328	2,939
Chester, NE	283	317	2,346	2,664
Fayetteville, TX	283	334	1,753	2,087
Indiahoma, OK	283	594	2,775	3,369
Sparta, KY	283	274	1,735	2,009

Source: The Sparta, 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.