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Knox County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Knox County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 387 violent crimes and 601 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 159.7 per 100k residents, which is 50.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 26.1 per 100k, 84.1% 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 D
Annual Rate159.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents387 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate26.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents601 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents192 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate18.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents229 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime159.7D387106.2+50.4%
Property Crime26.1A601163.6-84.1%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A133.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A155.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A7322.3-100.0%
Burglary2.0A19224.0-91.6%
Larceny18.0A229116.4-84.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft6.1A17522.2-72.6%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Knox County Sheriff's Office

Barbourville Police Department

Barbourville, KY