Monroe County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Monroe County in KY is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 105 violent crimes and 107 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 306.5 per 100k residents, which is 188.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 153.2 per 100k, 6.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property 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 F
Annual Rate306.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (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 F
Annual Rate299.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate153.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate153.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents38 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime306.5F105106.2+188.5%
Property Crime153.2C107163.6-6.3%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A33.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A05.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault299.0F2522.3+1243.2%
Burglary0.0A2724.0-100.0%
Larceny0.0A41116.4-100.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft153.2F3822.2+591.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Monroe County Sheriff's Office

Tompkinsville Police Department

Tompkinsville, KY

Fountain Run Police Department

Fountain Run, KY