Larue County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Larue County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 381 violent crimes and 320 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 170.4 per 100k residents, which is 60.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 88.0 per 100k, 46.2% 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 F
Annual Rate170.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents381 (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 B

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate88.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents320 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate83.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime170.4F381106.2+60.5%
Property Crime88.0A320163.6-46.2%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A173.5-100.0%
Robbery4.2B65.8-28.6%
Aggravated Assault0.0A3222.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A7424.0-100.0%
Larceny83.9B189116.4-27.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.2A5722.2-81.3%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Larue County Sheriff's Office

Hodgenville Police Department

Hodgenville, KY