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 B
Annual Rate73.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents581 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate81.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents747 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate11.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents163 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate54.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents492 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime73.2B581106.2-31.1%
Property Crime81.0A747163.6-50.5%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A93.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A75.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A4622.3-100.0%
Burglary11.6A16324.0-51.8%
Larceny54.0A492116.4-53.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft15.4B8422.2-30.5%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Harrison County Sheriff's Office

Cynthiana Police Department

Cynthiana, KY

Bluegrass Narcotics Task Force