Henderson County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Henderson County in KY is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,058 violent crimes and 3,392 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 196.5 per 100k residents, which is +85.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 171.0 per 100k, +4.5% above 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 FAnnual Rate196.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,058 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents99 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents192 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate171.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,392 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate32.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents649 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate112.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,285 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents437 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 196.5 | F | 3058 | 106.2 | +85.0% |
| Property Crime | 171.0 | C | 3392 | 163.6 | +4.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.6 | C | 99 | 3.5 | +2.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 75 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.3 | A | 192 | 22.3 | -67.3% |
| Burglary | 32.8 | D | 649 | 24.0 | +36.3% |
| Larceny | 112.8 | C | 2285 | 116.4 | -3.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.8 | C | 437 | 22.2 | -1.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Henderson Police Department
Henderson, KY