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Perry County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Perry County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 391 violent crimes and 688 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 30.7 per 100k residents, which is 71.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 65.9 per 100k, 59.7% 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 A
Annual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents391 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate65.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents688 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate25.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents386 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime30.7A391106.2-71.1%
Property Crime65.9A688163.6-59.7%
Homicide0.0A40.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A253.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A135.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault10.2A6622.3-54.0%
Burglary25.0C13624.0+4.0%
Larceny30.7A386116.4-73.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft10.2A15722.2-53.8%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Perry County Sheriff's Office

Hazard Police Department

Hazard, KY