Hopkins County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hopkins County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,101 violent crimes and 1,167 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.5 per 100k residents, which is -45.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 21.0 per 100k, -87.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 AAnnual Rate57.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,101 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate21.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,167 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate15.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents673 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.5 | A | 1101 | 106.2 | -45.8% |
| Property Crime | 21.0 | A | 1167 | 163.6 | -87.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.2 | D | 35 | 3.5 | +48.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 22 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 71 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 2.6 | A | 303 | 24.0 | -89.1% |
| Larceny | 15.7 | A | 673 | 116.4 | -86.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.6 | A | 174 | 22.2 | -88.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Madisonville Police Department
Madisonville, KY
Dawson Springs Police Department
Dawson Springs, KY