Mercer County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mercer County in KY is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 459 violent crimes and 706 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.1 per 100k residents, which is 60.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 38.9 per 100k, 76.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate42.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents459 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate38.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents706 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents190 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate28.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents432 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.1 | A | 459 | 106.2 | -60.3% |
| Property Crime | 38.9 | A | 706 | 163.6 | -76.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.6 | C | 18 | 3.5 | +2.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 50 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 3.6 | A | 190 | 24.0 | -84.9% |
| Larceny | 28.0 | A | 432 | 116.4 | -76.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.3 | A | 79 | 22.2 | -67.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mercer County Sheriff's Office
Harrodsburg Police Department
Harrodsburg, KY
Burgin Police Department
Burgin, KY