Harlan County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Harlan County in KY is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 344 violent crimes and 382 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.7 per 100k residents, which is 50.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 18.1 per 100k, 88.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.7 | A | 344 | 106.2 | -50.4% |
| Property Crime | 18.1 | A | 382 | 163.6 | -88.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.9 | F | 4 | 3.5 | +124.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.7 | A | 28 | 22.3 | -96.6% |
| Burglary | 17.4 | B | 133 | 24.0 | -27.6% |
| Larceny | 0.7 | A | 203 | 116.4 | -99.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 39 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Harlan County Sheriff's Office
Cumberland Police Department
Cumberland, KY
Harlan Police Department
Harlan, KY
Loyall Police Department
Loyall, KY
Lynch Police Department
Lynch, KY
Evarts Police Department
Evarts, KY
Benham Police Department
Benham, KY