Middlesboro, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Middlesboro Police Department serves the city of Middlesboro, KY in Bell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 629 violent crimes and 1,562 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 88.7 per 100k residents, which is 16.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 188.4 per 100k, 15.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate88.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents629 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate188.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,562 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate11.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents177 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate177.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,260 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 88.7 | B | 629 | 106.2 | -16.5% |
| Property Crime | 188.4 | C | 1562 | 163.6 | +15.2% |
| Burglary | 11.1 | A | 177 | 24.0 | -53.9% |
| Larceny | 177.3 | D | 1260 | 116.4 | +52.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pineville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 124.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 34.0% lower |
| Barbourville | 15 miles | F 319.4 | A 31.9 | Violent: 260.2% higher Property: 83.0% lower |
| Corbin | 26 miles | C 114.4 | B 114.4 | Violent: 29.1% higher Property: 39.3% lower |
| Williamsburg | 26 miles | A 39.3 | A 19.6 | Violent: 55.7% lower Property: 89.6% lower |
| Harlan | 27 miles | A 54.4 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 38.7% lower Property: N/A |