Harrodsburg, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Harrodsburg Police Department serves the city of Harrodsburg, KY in Mercer County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 373 violent crimes and 534 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 10.9 per 100k residents, which is 89.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 108.8 per 100k, 33.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents373 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate108.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents534 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate76.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents336 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 10.9 | A | 373 | 106.2 | -89.8% |
| Property Crime | 108.8 | B | 534 | 163.6 | -33.5% |
| Rape | 10.9 | F | 18 | 3.5 | +207.6% |
| Burglary | 10.9 | A | 132 | 24.0 | -54.7% |
| Larceny | 76.2 | B | 336 | 116.4 | -34.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.8 | C | 63 | 22.2 | -1.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgin | 4 miles | C 100.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 819.1% higher Property: N/A |
| Danville | 10 miles | B 69.4 | A 92.5 | Violent: 537.6% higher Property: 15.0% lower |
| Junction City | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Perryville | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 126.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 15.9% higher |
| Wilmore | 12 miles | A 33.2 | A 33.2 | Violent: 205.1% higher Property: 69.5% lower |