Whitley County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Whitley County in KY is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 446 violent crimes and 867 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.3 per 100k residents, which is 72.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 36.8 per 100k, 77.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate29.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents446 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate36.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents867 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents313 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents392 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents149 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 29.3 | A | 446 | 106.2 | -72.4% |
| Property Crime | 36.8 | A | 867 | 163.6 | -77.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 11 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 19 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.9 | A | 90 | 22.3 | -91.3% |
| Burglary | 13.5 | A | 313 | 24.0 | -43.8% |
| Larceny | 7.7 | A | 392 | 116.4 | -93.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.6 | B | 149 | 22.2 | -29.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Whitley County Sheriff's Office
Williamsburg Police Department
Williamsburg, KY