Crime in Kentucky explained

In 2020, there were 9,820 violent-crime incidents, and 11,349 offenses reported the U.S. state of Kentucky.

State statistics

In 2008, there were 122,960 crimes reported in Kentucky, including 198 murders.[1] In 2020, there were 9,820 violent-crime incidents, and 11,349 offenses reported in Kentucky by 423 law enforcement agencies that submitted National Incident-Based Reporting System data, and covers 99% of the total population.

2010

Crime in Kentucky, 2010
PopulationViolent crime Murder and
nonnegligent manslaughter
Forcible rape Robbery Aggravated assault Property crime Burglary Larceny-theft Motor vehicle theft
Total crimes (4,339,367) 10,528 187 1,381 3,748 5,212 110,709 30,311 74,189 6,209
Rate per 100,000 inhabitants 242.6 4.3 31.8 86.4 120.1 2,551.3 698.5 1,709.7 143.1
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report, 2010

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kentucky Crime Rates 1960 - 2014. Christopher. Effgen. disastercenter.com. 13 April 2017.