Mccracken County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mccracken County in KY is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,260 violent crimes and 6,560 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 145.2 per 100k residents, which is 36.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 142.4 per 100k, 13.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 DAnnual Rate145.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,260 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents223 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents279 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate142.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents6,560 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents912 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate117.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,066 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents536 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 145.2 | D | 5260 | 106.2 | +36.7% |
| Property Crime | 142.4 | B | 6560 | 163.6 | -13.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 19 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.9 | A | 223 | 3.5 | -47.0% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 87 | 5.8 | -78.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.6 | A | 279 | 22.3 | -74.7% |
| Burglary | 9.9 | A | 912 | 24.0 | -58.9% |
| Larceny | 117.0 | C | 5066 | 116.4 | +0.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.4 | B | 536 | 22.2 | -30.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
McCracken County Sheriff's Office
Paducah Police Department
Paducah, KY