Barren County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Barren County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,372 violent crimes and 2,134 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 115.6 per 100k residents, which is +8.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 159.2 per 100k, -2.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 CAnnual Rate115.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,372 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate159.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,134 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents357 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate112.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,583 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 115.6 | C | 1372 | 106.2 | +8.8% |
| Property Crime | 159.2 | C | 2134 | 163.6 | -2.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.5 | F | 49 | 3.5 | +83.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 19 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 103 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 22.7 | C | 357 | 24.0 | -5.5% |
| Larceny | 112.0 | C | 1583 | 116.4 | -3.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.5 | C | 181 | 22.2 | +10.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Glasgow Police Department
Glasgow, KY
Cave City Police Department
Cave City, KY