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Bardstown, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Bardstown Police Department serves the city of Bardstown, KY in Nelson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 549 violent crimes and 1,504 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.1 per 100k residents, which is 38.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 217.1 per 100k, 32.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 A
Annual Rate65.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents549 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B
Annual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate217.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,504 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate86.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents251 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate123.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,074 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents168 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime65.1A549106.2-38.7%
Property Crime217.1D1504163.6+32.7%
Aggravated Assault14.5B4722.3-35.0%
Burglary86.8F25124.0+261.4%
Larceny123.0C1074116.4+5.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.2A16822.2-67.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Bloomfield 1 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Springfield 17 miles
B 69.3
B 138.6
Violent: 6.4% higher
Property: 36.2% lower
Shepherdsville 17 miles
B 75.2
C 157.3
Violent: 15.5% higher
Property: 27.5% lower
Lebanon Junction 17 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Mount Washington 17 miles
A 21.5
A 43.1
Violent: 66.9% lower
Property: 80.2% lower