Pulaski County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pulaski County in KY is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 774 violent crimes and 1,400 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 18.2 per 100k residents, which is -82.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 61.8 per 100k, -62.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate18.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents774 (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 Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate61.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,400 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents386 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents813 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 18.2 | A | 774 | 106.2 | -82.8% |
| Property Crime | 61.8 | A | 1400 | 163.6 | -62.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 41 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 27 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.0 | A | 85 | 22.3 | -81.8% |
| Burglary | 2.0 | A | 386 | 24.0 | -91.6% |
| Larceny | 49.7 | A | 813 | 116.4 | -57.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.1 | A | 189 | 22.2 | -54.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
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