Owensboro, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Owensboro Police Department serves the city of Owensboro, KY in Daviess County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 5,548 violent crimes and 11,131 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 111.8 per 100k residents, which is 5.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 206.9 per 100k, 26.5% 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 27 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 Rate111.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,548 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents451 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate206.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents11,131 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate21.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,559 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate170.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,268 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,244 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 111.8 | C | 5548 | 106.2 | +5.2% |
| Property Crime | 206.9 | D | 11131 | 163.6 | +26.5% |
| Rape | 6.7 | F | 242 | 3.5 | +88.6% |
| Robbery | 1.7 | A | 174 | 5.8 | -71.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.3 | A | 451 | 22.3 | -40.0% |
| Burglary | 21.7 | C | 1559 | 24.0 | -9.7% |
| Larceny | 170.2 | D | 8268 | 116.4 | +46.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.0 | B | 1244 | 22.2 | -32.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 27 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-White | 6 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Protestant | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Physical Disability | 3 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 6 |
| Anti-Multiple Religions, Group | 2 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawesville | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lewisport | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 57.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 72.3% lower |
| Hartford | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Beaver Dam | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 57.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 72.1% lower |
| Centertown | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |