Russell, Kentucky Crime Rate
5 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 3,614
Key Insights
- →Russell has a safety grade of B with a violent crime rate of 221.4 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 302.5% from the previous year.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 5 years of data.
- →Safer than 35% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.30 (near national average).
Violent Crime Rate
221.4
+302.5% YoY
Murder Rate
0.0
0 murders
Property Crime Rate
747.1
27 total
vs National Avg
↓ -38%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 8
Murder0
Rape5
Robbery2
Aggravated Assault1
Property Crime: 27
Burglary2
Larceny-Theft22
Motor Vehicle Theft3
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,614 | 8 | 221.4 | 0 | 27 | 747.1 |
| 2023 | 3,635 | 2 | 55.0 | 0 | 23 | 632.7 |
| 2022 | 3,656 | 4 | 109.4 | 0 | 33 | 902.6 |
| 2021 | 3,183 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 32 | 1005.3 |
| 2020 | 3,208 | 2 | 62.3 | 0 | 31 | 966.3 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
B
Safety Grade for Russell
Based on violent crime rate of 221.4 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 35% of cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.