Madison County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Madison County in KY is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,025 violent crimes and 6,799 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 60.5 per 100k residents, which is 43.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 90.9 per 100k, 44.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate60.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,025 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate90.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,799 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,088 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate66.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,938 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents750 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 60.5 | A | 4025 | 106.2 | -43.0% |
| Property Crime | 90.9 | A | 6799 | 163.6 | -44.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 181 | 3.5 | -78.7% |
| Robbery | 4.9 | B | 94 | 5.8 | -16.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.2 | A | 293 | 22.3 | -81.0% |
| Burglary | 16.2 | B | 1088 | 24.0 | -32.7% |
| Larceny | 66.8 | A | 4938 | 116.4 | -42.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.9 | A | 750 | 22.2 | -64.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Madison County Sheriff's Office
Berea Police Department
Berea, KY
Richmond Police Department
Richmond, KY