Pikeville, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pikeville Police Department serves the city of Pikeville, KY in Pike County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 410 violent crimes and 1,022 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.8 per 100k residents, which is 60.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 167.1 per 100k, 2.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 AAnnual Rate41.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents410 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate167.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,022 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate55.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents243 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate83.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents706 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate27.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.8 | A | 410 | 106.2 | -60.7% |
| Property Crime | 167.1 | C | 1022 | 163.6 | +2.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.9 | A | 45 | 22.3 | -37.4% |
| Burglary | 55.7 | F | 243 | 24.0 | +131.8% |
| Larceny | 83.5 | B | 706 | 116.4 | -28.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 27.9 | D | 70 | 22.2 | +25.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Run Village | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 62.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 62.3% lower |
| Elkhorn City | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wheelwright | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Martin | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Wayland | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |