Breckinridge County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Breckinridge County in KY is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 268 violent crimes and 404 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 14.8 per 100k residents, which is 86.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 44.4 per 100k, 72.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents268 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate44.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents404 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate25.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 14.8 | A | 268 | 106.2 | -86.1% |
| Property Crime | 44.4 | A | 404 | 163.6 | -72.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 10 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 10.2 | A | 44 | 22.3 | -54.3% |
| Burglary | 3.1 | A | 108 | 24.0 | -87.2% |
| Larceny | 25.0 | A | 177 | 116.4 | -78.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 16.3 | B | 116 | 22.2 | -26.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Breckinridge County Sheriff's Office
Hardinsburg Police Department
Hardinsburg, KY
Cloverport Police Department
Cloverport, KY
Irvington Police Department
Irvington, KY