Hardin County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hardin County in KY is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,654 violent crimes and 5,703 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.6 per 100k residents, which is 60.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 66.5 per 100k, 59.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate41.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,654 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade CAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents195 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents337 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate66.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,703 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,352 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate40.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,564 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents743 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.6 | A | 3654 | 106.2 | -60.8% |
| Property Crime | 66.5 | A | 5703 | 163.6 | -59.3% |
| Homicide | 0.6 | C | 27 | 0.5 | +16.7% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 195 | 3.5 | -64.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 131 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.0 | A | 337 | 22.3 | -82.0% |
| Burglary | 12.8 | A | 1352 | 24.0 | -46.8% |
| Larceny | 40.0 | A | 3564 | 116.4 | -65.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.7 | A | 743 | 22.2 | -38.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hardin County Sheriff's Office
Elizabethtown Police Department
Elizabethtown, KY
Radcliff Police Department
Radcliff, KY
Vine Grove Police Department
Vine Grove, KY
West Point Police Department
West Point, KY