Greenup County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Greenup County in KY is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 398 violent crimes and 601 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.9 per 100k residents, which is 64.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 33.5 per 100k, 79.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate37.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents398 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate33.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents601 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents122 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents357 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents117 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.9 | A | 398 | 106.2 | -64.3% |
| Property Crime | 33.5 | A | 601 | 163.6 | -79.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.7 | A | 17 | 3.5 | -80.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.7 | A | 33 | 22.3 | -92.2% |
| Burglary | 3.4 | A | 122 | 24.0 | -85.7% |
| Larceny | 23.1 | A | 357 | 116.4 | -80.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.2 | A | 117 | 22.2 | -76.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Greenup County Sheriff's Office
Flatwoods Police Department
Flatwoods, KY
Greenup Police Department
Greenup, KY
Raceland Police Department
Raceland, KY
South Shore Police Department
South Shore, KY
Russell Police Department
Russell, KY
Worthington Police Department
Worthington, KY
Greenup County Schools
Bellefonte Police Department
Bellefonte, KY