Glasgow, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Glasgow Police Department serves the city of Glasgow, KY in Barren County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,214 violent crimes and 2,024 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 103.8 per 100k residents, which is 2.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 233.5 per 100k, 42.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 CRape
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 103.8 | C | 1214 | 106.2 | -2.3% |
| Property Crime | 233.5 | D | 2024 | 163.6 | +42.7% |
| Rape | 13.0 | F | 45 | 3.5 | +266.7% |
| Burglary | 45.4 | F | 321 | 24.0 | +88.9% |
| Larceny | 181.6 | D | 1532 | 116.4 | +56.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.5 | A | 159 | 22.2 | -70.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cave City | 0 miles | C 127.4 | A 84.9 | Violent: 22.8% higher Property: 63.6% lower |
| Edmonton | 16 miles | A 59.0 | A 59.0 | Violent: 43.1% lower Property: 74.7% lower |
| Smiths Grove | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 126.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 45.9% lower |
| Fountain Run | 21 miles | F 896.9 | F 448.4 | Violent: 764.2% higher Property: 92.0% higher |
| Scottsville | 21 miles | F 266.4 | F 377.4 | Violent: 156.7% higher Property: 61.6% higher |