Leitchfield, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Leitchfield Police Department serves the city of Leitchfield, KY in Grayson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 449 violent crimes and 670 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.2 per 100k residents, which is 16.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 77.6 per 100k, 52.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 CAnnual Rate124.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents449 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate77.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents670 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate31.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents485 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate31.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 124.2 | C | 449 | 106.2 | +16.9% |
| Property Crime | 77.6 | A | 670 | 163.6 | -52.6% |
| Burglary | 15.5 | A | 119 | 24.0 | -35.4% |
| Larceny | 31.0 | A | 485 | 116.4 | -73.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 31.0 | D | 64 | 22.2 | +40.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caneyville | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Clarkson | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Brownsville | 18 miles | C 112.6 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 9.3% lower Property: N/A |
| Hardinsburg | 22 miles | A 40.7 | B 122.0 | Violent: 67.2% lower Property: 57.3% higher |
| Irvington | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |