Central City, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Central City Police Department serves the city of Central City, KY in Muhlenberg County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 283 violent crimes and 438 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 17.2 per 100k residents, which is 83.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 68.7 per 100k, 58.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents283 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate68.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents438 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate68.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents360 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 17.2 | A | 283 | 106.2 | -83.8% |
| Property Crime | 68.7 | A | 438 | 163.6 | -58.0% |
| Larceny | 68.7 | A | 360 | 116.4 | -41.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 0 miles | A 22.9 | A 68.8 | Violent: 33.6% higher Property: 0.2% higher |
| Powderly | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Madisonville | 22 miles | B 73.5 | A 42.0 | Violent: 328.1% higher Property: 38.8% lower |
| Dawson Springs | 23 miles | A 41.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 142.3% higher Property: N/A |
| Hartford | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |