Harrison County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Harrison County in KY is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 581 violent crimes and 747 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.2 per 100k residents, which is 31.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 81.0 per 100k, 50.5% 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 BAnnual Rate73.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents581 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate81.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents747 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate54.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents492 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.2 | B | 581 | 106.2 | -31.1% |
| Property Crime | 81.0 | A | 747 | 163.6 | -50.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 9 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 46 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 11.6 | A | 163 | 24.0 | -51.8% |
| Larceny | 54.0 | A | 492 | 116.4 | -53.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.4 | B | 84 | 22.2 | -30.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Harrison County Sheriff's Office
Cynthiana Police Department
Cynthiana, KY