Laurel County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Laurel County in KY is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 397 violent crimes and 1,800 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.8 per 100k residents, which is -50.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 409.5 per 100k, +150.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 A
Annual Rate52.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents397 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful 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 F
Annual Rate409.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,800 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate26.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents281 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate343.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,312 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate39.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime52.8A397106.2-50.3%
Property Crime409.5F1800163.6+150.3%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape13.2F53.5+273.5%
Robbery0.0A105.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A3722.3-100.0%
Burglary26.4C28124.0+10.0%
Larceny343.4F1312116.4+195.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft39.6F20322.2+78.7%

Crime Trends

Agencies

London Police Department

London, KY