Danville, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Danville Police Department serves the city of Danville, KY in Boyle County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 997 violent crimes and 1,358 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.4 per 100k residents, which is 34.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 92.5 per 100k, 43.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 BAnnual Rate69.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents997 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate92.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,358 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents288 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate69.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents930 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.4 | B | 997 | 106.2 | -34.7% |
| Property Crime | 92.5 | A | 1358 | 163.6 | -43.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.8 | A | 63 | 22.3 | -74.0% |
| Burglary | 17.3 | B | 288 | 24.0 | -27.8% |
| Larceny | 69.4 | A | 930 | 116.4 | -40.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.8 | A | 132 | 22.2 | -73.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Perryville | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 126.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 36.3% higher |
| Harrodsburg | 10 miles | A 10.9 | B 108.8 | Violent: 84.3% lower Property: 17.7% higher |
| Burgin | 13 miles | C 100.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 44.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Lancaster | 15 miles | D 147.6 | B 123.0 | Violent: 112.8% higher Property: 33.0% higher |