Shelby County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Shelby County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 981 violent crimes and 1,667 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.8 per 100k residents, which is -65.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 239.8 per 100k, +46.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate36.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents981 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents46 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate239.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,667 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate209.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,219 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate22.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents205 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.8 | A | 981 | 106.2 | -65.4% |
| Property Crime | 239.8 | D | 1667 | 163.6 | +46.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 20 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 5.7 | C | 46 | 5.8 | -2.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.5 | A | 61 | 22.3 | -61.9% |
| Burglary | 8.5 | A | 242 | 24.0 | -64.7% |
| Larceny | 209.2 | F | 1219 | 116.4 | +79.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 22.1 | C | 205 | 22.2 | -0.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Shelbyville Police Department
Shelbyville, KY
Simpsonville Police Department
Simpsonville, KY