Benton, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Benton Police Department serves the city of Benton, KY in Marshall County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 146 violent crimes and 453 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.0 per 100k residents, which is 60.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 84.0 per 100k, 48.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny 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 AAnnual Rate42.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents146 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate84.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents453 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate42.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate21.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents359 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.0 | A | 146 | 106.2 | -60.5% |
| Property Crime | 84.0 | A | 453 | 163.6 | -48.7% |
| Burglary | 42.0 | F | 64 | 24.0 | +74.7% |
| Larceny | 21.0 | A | 359 | 116.4 | -82.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.0 | C | 30 | 22.2 | -5.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert City | 2 miles | B 79.5 | A 79.5 | Violent: 89.3% higher Property: 5.3% lower |
| Murray | 17 miles | C 96.5 | C 164.6 | Violent: 129.9% higher Property: 96.0% higher |
| Mayfield | 18 miles | C 101.5 | B 131.9 | Violent: 141.8% higher Property: 57.2% higher |
| Eddyville | 19 miles | A 40.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 3.9% lower Property: N/A |
| Paducah | 24 miles | F 187.3 | D 213.6 | Violent: 346.3% higher Property: 154.4% higher |