Hopkinsville, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Hopkinsville Police Department serves the city of Hopkinsville, KY in Christian County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,589 violent crimes and 5,327 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 211.0 per 100k residents, which is 98.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 259.7 per 100k, 58.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 F
Annual Rate211.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,589 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate16.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents104 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate3.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate32.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents282 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate259.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,327 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate58.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents897 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate181.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,049 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents369 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime211.0F2589106.2+98.7%
Property Crime259.7D5327163.6+58.7%
Rape16.2F1043.5+358.9%
Robbery3.3A1235.8-44.1%
Aggravated Assault32.5D28222.3+45.8%
Burglary58.4F89724.0+143.2%
Larceny181.8D4049116.4+56.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft19.5B36922.2-12.1%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 6

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Pembroke 2 miles
N/A 0.0
D 232.3
Violent: N/A
Property: 10.6% lower
Oak Grove 2 miles
D 137.0
F 361.3
Violent: 35.1% lower
Property: 39.1% higher
Elkton 17 miles
N/A 0.0
A 45.9
Violent: N/A
Property: 82.3% lower
Guthrie 17 miles
F 524.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 148.3% higher
Property: N/A
Trenton 17 miles
N/A 0.0
F 304.9
Violent: N/A
Property: 17.4% higher