Russell Springs, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Russell Springs Police Department serves the city of Russell Springs, KY in Russell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 247 violent crimes and 240 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 36.1 per 100k residents, which is 66.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 72.3 per 100k, 55.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 36.1 | A | 247 | 106.2 | -66.0% |
| Property Crime | 72.3 | A | 240 | 163.6 | -55.8% |
| Larceny | 36.1 | A | 157 | 116.4 | -68.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 36.1 | F | 33 | 22.2 | +63.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Monticello | 14 miles | B 69.4 | A 52.1 | Violent: 92.1% higher Property: 28.0% lower |
| Columbia | 16 miles | A 20.6 | A 20.6 | Violent: 43.0% lower Property: 71.5% lower |
| Albany | 19 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Burkesville | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |