Cynthiana, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cynthiana Police Department serves the city of Cynthiana, KY in Harrison County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 416 violent crimes and 481 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 138.6 per 100k residents, which is 30.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 138.6 per 100k, 15.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate138.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents416 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate138.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents481 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate92.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents357 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 138.6 | D | 416 | 106.2 | +30.5% |
| Property Crime | 138.6 | B | 481 | 163.6 | -15.3% |
| Burglary | 15.4 | A | 74 | 24.0 | -35.9% |
| Larceny | 92.4 | B | 357 | 116.4 | -20.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.8 | D | 45 | 22.2 | +38.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth | 16 miles | D 137.1 | A 91.4 | Violent: 1.1% lower Property: 34.1% lower |
| Paris | 17 miles | D 129.8 | C 149.7 | Violent: 6.4% lower Property: 8.0% higher |
| Georgetown | 17 miles | B 71.3 | B 112.0 | Violent: 48.6% lower Property: 19.2% lower |
| Stamping Ground | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Sadieville | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |