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 AAnnual Rate27.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents307 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate24.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents148 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 27.7 | A | 307 | 106.2 | -73.9% |
| Property Crime | 24.2 | A | 148 | 163.6 | -85.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 4 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 42 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 7.0 | A | 49 | 24.0 | -71.0% |
| Larceny | 7.0 | A | 75 | 116.4 | -94.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.3 | A | 23 | 22.2 | -53.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Adair County Sheriff's Office
Columbia Police Department
Columbia, KY