Barren County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Barren County in KY is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,801 violent crimes and 2,813 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.8 per 100k residents, which is 18.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 118.3 per 100k, 27.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 BAnnual Rate86.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,801 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents169 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate118.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,813 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents536 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate83.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,929 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents333 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 86.8 | B | 1801 | 106.2 | -18.3% |
| Property Crime | 118.3 | B | 2813 | 163.6 | -27.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 7 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.3 | D | 60 | 3.5 | +22.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 25 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.2 | A | 169 | 22.3 | -94.5% |
| Burglary | 16.3 | B | 536 | 24.0 | -32.0% |
| Larceny | 83.2 | B | 1929 | 116.4 | -28.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.8 | B | 333 | 22.2 | -15.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Barren County Sheriff's Office
Glasgow Police Department
Glasgow, KY
Cave City Police Department
Cave City, KY