Marshall County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Marshall County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 257 violent crimes and 656 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.7 per 100k residents, which is -42.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 81.7 per 100k, -50.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 A
Annual Rate60.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents257 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

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 Rate81.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents656 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate21.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents113 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate50.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents500 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime60.7A257106.2-42.8%
Property Crime81.7A656163.6-50.1%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A93.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A35.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A1422.3-100.0%
Burglary21.0B11324.0-12.7%
Larceny50.2A500116.4-56.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft10.5A4322.2-52.7%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Benton Police Department

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Calvert City Police Department

Calvert City, KY