Hopkins County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hopkins County in KY is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,772 violent crimes and 1,981 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.4 per 100k residents, which is 54.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 22.6 per 100k, 86.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate48.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,772 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (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 Rate22.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,981 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents493 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,168 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents298 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.4 | A | 1772 | 106.2 | -54.4% |
| Property Crime | 22.6 | A | 1981 | 163.6 | -86.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.5 | C | 69 | 3.5 | -1.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 33 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 120 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 4.6 | A | 493 | 24.0 | -80.7% |
| Larceny | 16.2 | A | 1168 | 116.4 | -86.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.8 | A | 298 | 22.2 | -92.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hopkins County Sheriff's Office
Madisonville Police Department
Madisonville, KY
Dawson Springs Police Department
Dawson Springs, KY