Marshall County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Marshall County in KY is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,179 violent crimes and 1,669 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.7 per 100k residents, which is 46.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 70.7 per 100k, 56.8% 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 Rate56.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,179 (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 Rate2.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate70.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,669 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents384 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate43.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,127 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.7 | A | 1179 | 106.2 | -46.6% |
| Property Crime | 70.7 | A | 1669 | 163.6 | -56.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 62 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 11 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.7 | A | 80 | 22.3 | -87.8% |
| Burglary | 18.1 | B | 384 | 24.0 | -24.9% |
| Larceny | 43.0 | A | 1127 | 116.4 | -63.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.7 | A | 152 | 22.2 | -56.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Marshall County Sheriff's Office
Benton Police Department
Benton, KY
Calvert City Police Department
Calvert City, KY