Metcalfe County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Metcalfe County in KY is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 301 violent crimes and 227 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.2 per 100k residents, which is 66.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 35.2 per 100k, 78.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate35.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents301 (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 D
Annual Rate29.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents14 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate35.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents227 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate35.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents108 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime35.2A301106.2-66.8%
Property Crime35.2A227163.6-78.5%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A03.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault29.5D1422.3+32.6%
Burglary35.2D10824.0+46.6%
Larceny0.0A84116.4-100.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A3422.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Metcalfe County Sheriff's Office

Edmonton Police Department

Edmonton, KY

Metcalfe County Schools