Nelson County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Nelson County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 564 violent crimes and 1,517 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.6 per 100k residents, which is -69.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 108.5 per 100k, -33.7% 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 AAnnual Rate32.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents564 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate108.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,517 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate43.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents255 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate61.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,082 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents169 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 32.6 | A | 564 | 106.2 | -69.3% |
| Property Crime | 108.5 | B | 1517 | 163.6 | -33.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 25 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 22 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.2 | A | 48 | 22.3 | -67.5% |
| Burglary | 43.4 | F | 255 | 24.0 | +80.7% |
| Larceny | 61.5 | A | 1082 | 116.4 | -47.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.6 | A | 169 | 22.2 | -83.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bardstown Police Department
Bardstown, KY
Bloomfield Police Department
Bloomfield, KY