Adair County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Adair County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 307 violent crimes and 148 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 27.7 per 100k residents, which is 73.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 24.2 per 100k, 85.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate27.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents307 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate24.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime27.7A307106.2-73.9%
Property Crime24.2A148163.6-85.2%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A43.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A25.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A4222.3-100.0%
Burglary7.0A4924.0-71.0%
Larceny7.0A75116.4-94.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft10.3A2322.2-53.5%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Adair County Sheriff's Office

Columbia Police Department

Columbia, KY