Jessamine County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jessamine County in KY is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,013 violent crimes and 4,583 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.6 per 100k residents, which is 54.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 89.6 per 100k, 45.2% 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 AAnnual Rate48.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,013 (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 AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents158 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate89.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,583 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents742 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate77.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,439 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents379 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.6 | A | 2013 | 106.2 | -54.3% |
| Property Crime | 89.6 | A | 4583 | 163.6 | -45.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 89 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 62 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.0 | A | 158 | 22.3 | -86.4% |
| Burglary | 7.1 | A | 742 | 24.0 | -70.4% |
| Larceny | 77.4 | B | 3439 | 116.4 | -33.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.1 | A | 379 | 22.2 | -76.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jessamine County Sheriff's Office
Nicholasville Police Department
Nicholasville, KY
Wilmore Police Department
Wilmore, KY