Pike County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pike County in KY is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 492 violent crimes and 1,297 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.2 per 100k residents, which is 87.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 57.5 per 100k, 64.8% 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 AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents492 (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 Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate57.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,297 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents292 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate36.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents895 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 13.2 | A | 492 | 106.2 | -87.6% |
| Property Crime | 57.5 | A | 1297 | 163.6 | -64.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 24 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 16 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.2 | A | 52 | 22.3 | -72.0% |
| Burglary | 13.9 | A | 292 | 24.0 | -42.0% |
| Larceny | 36.6 | A | 895 | 116.4 | -68.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.0 | A | 107 | 22.2 | -68.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Pike County Sheriff's Office
Pikeville Police Department
Pikeville, KY
Elkhorn City Police Department
Elkhorn City, KY
Coal Run Village Police Department
Coal Run Village, KY