Laurel County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Laurel County in KY is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,269 violent crimes and 3,805 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.2 per 100k residents, which is 73.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 227.2 per 100k, 38.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate28.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,269 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (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 DAnnual Rate227.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,805 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate15.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents665 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate187.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,399 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents733 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 28.2 | A | 1269 | 106.2 | -73.4% |
| Property Crime | 227.2 | D | 3805 | 163.6 | +38.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.5 | F | 45 | 3.5 | +112.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 37 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 146 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 15.9 | B | 665 | 24.0 | -33.8% |
| Larceny | 187.0 | F | 2399 | 116.4 | +60.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.3 | C | 733 | 22.2 | +9.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Laurel County Sheriff's Office
London Police Department
London, KY