Daviess County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Daviess County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,387 violent crimes and 12,908 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.5 per 100k residents, which is 29.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 125.3 per 100k, 23.4% below 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 Rate75.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,387 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents288 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents187 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents524 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate125.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,908 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,939 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate102.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents9,428 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,470 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 75.5 | B | 6387 | 106.2 | -29.0% |
| Property Crime | 125.3 | B | 12908 | 163.6 | -23.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 24 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.5 | D | 288 | 3.5 | +26.8% |
| Robbery | 0.8 | A | 187 | 5.8 | -85.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.0 | A | 524 | 22.3 | -59.7% |
| Burglary | 12.0 | A | 1939 | 24.0 | -50.1% |
| Larceny | 102.4 | B | 9428 | 116.4 | -12.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.0 | A | 1470 | 22.2 | -50.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Daviess County Sheriff's Office
Owensboro Police Department
Owensboro, KY