Murray, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Murray Police Department serves the city of Murray, KY in Calloway County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,007 violent crimes and 1,641 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 96.5 per 100k residents, which is 9.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 164.6 per 100k, 0.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 8 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 Rate96.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,007 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate164.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,641 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate39.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents237 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate119.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,323 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 96.5 | C | 1007 | 106.2 | -9.2% |
| Property Crime | 164.6 | C | 1641 | 163.6 | +0.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.7 | A | 65 | 22.3 | -74.5% |
| Burglary | 39.7 | F | 237 | 24.0 | +65.3% |
| Larceny | 119.2 | C | 1323 | 116.4 | +2.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.7 | A | 78 | 22.2 | -74.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 8 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | 17 miles | A 42.0 | A 84.0 | Violent: 56.5% lower Property: 49.0% lower |
| Calvert City | 19 miles | B 79.5 | A 79.5 | Violent: 17.6% lower Property: 51.7% lower |
| Mayfield | 21 miles | C 101.5 | B 131.9 | Violent: 5.2% higher Property: 19.8% lower |
| Cadiz | 28 miles | D 142.7 | B 142.7 | Violent: 47.9% higher Property: 13.3% lower |
| Eddyville | 31 miles | A 40.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 58.2% lower Property: N/A |