Mercer County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mercer County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 379 violent crimes and 546 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 55.4 per 100k residents, which is -47.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 54.4 per 100k, -66.7% 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 AAnnual Rate55.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents379 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate54.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents546 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate38.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents345 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 55.4 | A | 379 | 106.2 | -47.8% |
| Property Crime | 54.4 | A | 546 | 163.6 | -66.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.4 | D | 18 | 3.5 | +53.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 39 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 5.4 | A | 135 | 24.0 | -77.4% |
| Larceny | 38.1 | A | 345 | 116.4 | -67.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.9 | A | 63 | 22.2 | -50.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Harrodsburg Police Department
Harrodsburg, KY
Burgin Police Department
Burgin, KY