Christian County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Christian County in KY is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,081 violent crimes and 7,781 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.7 per 100k residents, which is 14.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 225.2 per 100k, 37.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 BAnnual Rate90.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,081 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents178 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents437 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate225.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,781 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate58.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,463 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate124.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,598 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate40.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents696 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.7 | B | 4081 | 106.2 | -14.6% |
| Property Crime | 225.2 | D | 7781 | 163.6 | +37.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 34 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.2 | F | 178 | 3.5 | +102.8% |
| Robbery | 0.8 | A | 166 | 5.8 | -86.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.1 | B | 437 | 22.3 | -32.2% |
| Burglary | 58.9 | F | 1463 | 24.0 | +145.2% |
| Larceny | 124.7 | C | 5598 | 116.4 | +7.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 40.9 | F | 696 | 22.2 | +84.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Christian County Sheriff's Office
Hopkinsville Police Department
Hopkinsville, KY
Pembroke Police Department
Pembroke, KY
Oak Grove Police Department
Oak Grove, KY