Pulaski County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Pulaski County in KY is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,475 violent crimes and 2,848 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 16.9 per 100k residents, which is 84.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 60.0 per 100k, 63.3% 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 AAnnual Rate16.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,475 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents192 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate60.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,848 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents960 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,390 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents474 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 16.9 | A | 1475 | 106.2 | -84.1% |
| Property Crime | 60.0 | A | 2848 | 163.6 | -63.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 98 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 45 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.2 | A | 192 | 22.3 | -85.4% |
| Burglary | 7.5 | A | 960 | 24.0 | -69.0% |
| Larceny | 42.1 | A | 1390 | 116.4 | -63.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.4 | A | 474 | 22.2 | -53.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
Somerset Police Department
Somerset, KY
Burnside Police Department
Burnside, KY
Science Hill Police Department
Science Hill, KY
Ferguson Police Department
Ferguson, KY