Perry County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Perry County in KY is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 246 violent crimes and 476 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.4 per 100k residents, which is -42.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 122.8 per 100k, -24.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate61.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents246 (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 C
Annual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate122.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents476 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate40.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents83 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate61.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents315 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime61.4A246106.2-42.2%
Property Crime122.8B476163.6-24.9%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A183.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A65.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault20.5C3522.3-8.0%
Burglary40.9F8324.0+70.3%
Larceny61.4A315116.4-47.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft20.5C7322.2-7.7%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Hazard Police Department

Hazard, KY