Located in the eastern part of Kentucky, Cumberland County has a relatively low rate of crime compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 8.7, significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Cumberland County is 17, half of the national average of 35.4. This comparatively low crime rate can be attributed to the close-knit community and the peaceful rural setting of the county. However, like any other county, Cumberland also faces its fair share of crime. Some of the common types of crime in the area include theft, burglary, and drug-related offenses. Law enforcement agencies in Cumberland County work diligently to prevent and solve these crimes, ensuring the safety and security of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Cumberland County violent crime is 8.7. (The US average is 22.7)
Cumberland County property crime is 17.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Cumberland, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Burkesville, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Burkesville, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.