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Kentucky Public Safety Index

Below is the population-adjusted safety index directory for scored jurisdictions in Kentucky. Scores represent normalized FBI NIBRS reporting rates on a 0–100 scale (where 100 is complete safety).

City / Jurisdiction Population Safety Score Overall Trend Actions
Covington 40,902 40.61 ↓ Decreasing View Report →
Bowling Green 73,638 39.75 ↓ Decreasing View Report →
Owensboro 60,112 20.96 → Stable View Report →

* Trajectory trends are calculated by comparing weighted year-over-year growth parameters from 2024 to 2025 reporting data.

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