Henderson County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Henderson County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,717 violent crimes and 4,115 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 125.8 per 100k residents, which is 18.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 103.8 per 100k, 36.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 CAnnual Rate125.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,717 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents236 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate103.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,115 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents858 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate68.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,687 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents545 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 125.8 | C | 3717 | 106.2 | +18.4% |
| Property Crime | 103.8 | A | 4115 | 163.6 | -36.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.8 | A | 123 | 3.5 | -48.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 85 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.8 | A | 236 | 22.3 | -56.2% |
| Burglary | 16.4 | B | 858 | 24.0 | -31.9% |
| Larceny | 68.6 | A | 2687 | 116.4 | -41.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.0 | B | 545 | 22.2 | -23.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Henderson County Sheriff's Office
Henderson Police Department
Henderson, KY