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 FRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 211.0 | F | 2589 | 106.2 | +98.7% |
| Property Crime | 259.7 | D | 5327 | 163.6 | +58.7% |
| Rape | 16.2 | F | 104 | 3.5 | +358.9% |
| Robbery | 3.3 | A | 123 | 5.8 | -44.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 32.5 | D | 282 | 22.3 | +45.8% |
| Burglary | 58.4 | F | 897 | 24.0 | +143.2% |
| Larceny | 181.8 | D | 4049 | 116.4 | +56.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.5 | B | 369 | 22.2 | -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 |