Russell County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Russell County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 316 violent crimes and 353 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 18.1 per 100k residents, which is -83.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 36.2 per 100k, -77.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent 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 A
Annual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents316 (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 N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate36.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents353 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents228 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime18.1A316106.2-83.0%
Property Crime36.2A353163.6-77.9%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A83.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A1822.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A7824.0-100.0%
Larceny18.1A228116.4-84.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft18.1B4522.2-18.5%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Jamestown Police Department

Jamestown, KY

Russell Springs Police Department

Russell Springs, KY