Warren County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Warren County in KY is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,041 violent crimes and 14,526 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.5 per 100k residents, which is -70.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 131.4 per 100k, -19.7% 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 Rate31.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,041 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents346 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents264 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents494 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate131.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,526 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,978 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate117.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,122 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,400 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 31.5 | A | 5041 | 106.2 | -70.3% |
| Property Crime | 131.4 | B | 14526 | 163.6 | -19.7% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 27 | 0.5 | -18.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 346 | 3.5 | -62.9% |
| Robbery | 1.8 | A | 264 | 5.8 | -69.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.5 | A | 494 | 22.3 | -84.3% |
| Burglary | 8.8 | A | 1978 | 24.0 | -63.6% |
| Larceny | 117.8 | C | 11122 | 116.4 | +1.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.8 | A | 1400 | 22.2 | -78.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bowling Green Police Department
Bowling Green, KY
Smiths Grove Police Department
Smiths Grove, KY
Woodburn Police Department
Woodburn, KY