Muhlenberg County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Muhlenberg County in KY is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 441 violent crimes and 558 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.4 per 100k residents, which is -87.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 45.8 per 100k, -72.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 A
Annual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents441 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual 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 Rate45.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents558 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate30.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents432 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime13.4A441106.2-87.4%
Property Crime45.8A558163.6-72.0%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A143.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A65.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A4522.3-100.0%
Burglary7.6A7424.0-68.2%
Larceny30.5A432116.4-73.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.6A4822.2-65.5%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Greenville Police Department

Greenville, KY

Central City Police Department

Central City, KY

Powderly Police Department

Powderly, KY