Fulton, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fulton Police Department serves the city of Fulton, KY in Fulton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 228 violent crimes and 567 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 176.0 per 100k residents, which is 65.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 352.0 per 100k, 115.1% above 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 FAnnual Rate176.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents228 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate44.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate352.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents567 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate88.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate264.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents458 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 176.0 | F | 228 | 106.2 | +65.7% |
| Property Crime | 352.0 | F | 567 | 163.6 | +115.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 44.0 | F | 21 | 22.3 | +97.6% |
| Burglary | 88.0 | F | 87 | 24.0 | +266.2% |
| Larceny | 264.0 | F | 458 | 116.4 | +126.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickman | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Clinton | 15 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Bardwell | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Mayfield | 33 miles | C 101.5 | B 131.9 | Violent: 42.3% lower Property: 62.5% lower |
| Paducah | 43 miles | F 187.3 | D 213.6 | Violent: 6.4% higher Property: 39.3% lower |