Bourbon County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bourbon County in KY is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 905 violent crimes and 1,095 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.0 per 100k residents, which is 23.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 91.0 per 100k, 44.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate81.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents905 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate91.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,095 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents205 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate45.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents766 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.0 | B | 905 | 106.2 | -23.7% |
| Property Crime | 91.0 | A | 1095 | 163.6 | -44.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 24 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 14 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.7 | C | 77 | 22.3 | -6.9% |
| Burglary | 25.0 | C | 205 | 24.0 | +3.9% |
| Larceny | 45.7 | A | 766 | 116.4 | -60.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.4 | C | 118 | 22.2 | -8.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bourbon County Sheriff's Office
Paris Police Department
Paris, KY