Russell, KY County has a significantly lower rate of violent crime than the US average, with 8.9 reported incidents compared to 22.7 nationwide. The rate of property crime is also below the national average, with 23.8 incidents reported in Russell County versus 35.4 across the country. This suggests that Russell County is generally a safe place to live and work, although residents should still adhere to safety precautions and be aware of their surroundings.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Russell County violent crime is 8.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Russell County property crime is 23.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Russell, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Somerset, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Somerset, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.