Lincoln County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lincoln County in KY is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 324 violent crimes and 519 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.4 per 100k residents, which is 78.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 22.6 per 100k, 86.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 AAnnual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents324 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate22.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents519 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.4 | A | 324 | 106.2 | -78.0% |
| Property Crime | 22.6 | A | 519 | 163.6 | -86.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 6 | 3.5 | -64.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.1 | A | 41 | 22.3 | -63.4% |
| Burglary | 12.0 | A | 203 | 24.0 | -50.2% |
| Larceny | 8.1 | A | 202 | 116.4 | -93.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.3 | A | 105 | 22.2 | -94.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
Stanford Police Department
Stanford, KY
Hustonville Police Department
Hustonville, KY
Crab Orchard Police Department
Crab Orchard, KY