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Simpson County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Simpson County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 710 violent crimes and 1,463 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.4 per 100k residents, which is 38.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 57.6 per 100k, 64.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 Rate65.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents710 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate57.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,463 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate52.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,117 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime65.4A710106.2-38.4%
Property Crime57.6A1463163.6-64.8%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape4.8D493.5+35.7%
Robbery4.8B275.8-17.5%
Aggravated Assault0.0A6622.3-100.0%
Burglary4.8A20224.0-80.0%
Larceny52.8A1117116.4-54.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A13622.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Simpson County Sheriff's Office

Franklin Police Department

Franklin, KY