Serious Crime Drops 8 Percent Across Kentucky, According to New Report
The report shows 17 of 23 serious-crime categories declined, with drug offenses down 11.25% and homicides down 15.64%, officials said.
- On Thursday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced reports of serious crime in the commonwealth decreased for the second straight year. The 2025 Crime in Kentucky report shows Class A serious crime dropped 8.14% compared to 2024.
- Of the 23 categories tracked in the report, 17 showed fewer reported crimes. Arson offenses decreased by 24%, while burglary and breaking and entering offenses dropped by 17%.
- Four straight years of declines in overdose deaths continued, with a 23% drop in 2025. Kentucky also recorded two consecutive years of decreases in recidivism rates among individuals released from prison.
- Gov. Beshear credited law enforcement and public safety officials for the progress made in stopping serious crime. "Together, we're building a safer New Kentucky Home for our families," the governor said.
- Law enforcement agencies submit data through the National Incident-Based Reporting System, the standard reporting system for the FBI. Agencies use the state's KYOPS tool or their own incident-based systems to report electronically.
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Kentucky crime rates decline for second straight year
FRANKFORT – Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that reports of serious crime in the state decreased for the second year in a row, as the 2025 Crime in Kentucky. shows that serious crime dropped by more than 8 percent compared to 2024. The Governor noted this announcement builds on recent progress achieved by his administration, including four straight years of drops in overdose deaths and two consecutive years of recicivism rate decreases.…
Beshear announces second consecutive decline in serious crime in Kentucky - WNKY News 40 Television
FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced reports of serious crime in Kentucky have decreased for a second year in a row. According to a release by the governor’s office, the 2025 Crime in Kentucky report shows serious crime has dropped by over 8% compared to 2024. In addition, the governor’s office says there have been two consecutive years of recidivism rate decreases. “We want Kentuckians to be safe and feel safe in their comm…
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