2024 Kentucky crime report shows drop in serious crime rates

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - The 2024 Crime in Kentucky report was released by state officials on Tuesday.

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State leaders say overall serious crime rates dropped nearly 8% last year compared to 2023.

That includes an 11% drop in drug offenses, a 12% decrease in homicides and a nearly 14% drop in sex offenses.

In a statement, Governor Beshear called the report “a testament to our law enforcement officers’ commitment to serve and protect the commonwealth as we make our communities stronger, our streets safer.”

Some crimes did increase last year.

Including a 179% increase in consensual sex offenses. Arson was up 16%. Gambling offenses jumped 14% from six cases in 2023 to 90 cases last year.