Nelson County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Nelson County in KY is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,033 violent crimes and 2,424 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.8 per 100k residents, which is 74.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 81.4 per 100k, 50.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate26.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,033 (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 Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate81.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,424 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate31.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents457 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate44.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,655 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents298 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 26.8 | A | 1033 | 106.2 | -74.8% |
| Property Crime | 81.4 | A | 2424 | 163.6 | -50.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 39 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 27 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.8 | A | 105 | 22.3 | -69.3% |
| Burglary | 31.0 | D | 457 | 24.0 | +28.9% |
| Larceny | 44.0 | A | 1655 | 116.4 | -62.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.5 | A | 298 | 22.2 | -70.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Nelson County Sheriff's Office
Bardstown Police Department
Bardstown, KY
Bloomfield Police Department
Bloomfield, KY