Warren County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Warren County in KY is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,895 violent crimes and 17,675 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 30.1 per 100k residents, which is 71.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 110.8 per 100k, 32.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate30.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,895 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents450 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents646 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate110.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,675 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,666 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate97.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,181 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,777 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 30.1 | A | 6895 | 106.2 | -71.6% |
| Property Crime | 110.8 | B | 17675 | 163.6 | -32.3% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 35 | 0.5 | -38.5% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 450 | 3.5 | -72.1% |
| Robbery | 1.3 | A | 293 | 5.8 | -77.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.0 | A | 646 | 22.3 | -86.5% |
| Burglary | 8.9 | A | 2666 | 24.0 | -63.1% |
| Larceny | 97.5 | B | 13181 | 116.4 | -16.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.0 | A | 1777 | 22.2 | -82.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Warren County Sheriff's Office
Bowling Green Police Department
Bowling Green, KY
Western Kentucky University
Smiths Grove Police Department
Smiths Grove, KY
Woodburn Police Department
Woodburn, KY