Located in eastern Kentucky, Wolfe County is a small, rural community with a population of just over 7,000 people. While it may seem like a peaceful and quiet area, the crime statistics tell a different story. According to the latest data, the violent crime rate in Wolfe County is only 7.8, significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, this does not mean that crime is nonexistent in this county. Property crime, with a rate of 17.3, is still a concern for the residents of Wolfe County, especially when compared to the national average of 35.4. While the crime rates may be lower than the rest of the country, the community of Wolfe is not immune to crime and law enforcement must continue to work diligently to maintain the safety and security of its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wolfe County violent crime is 7.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Wolfe County property crime is 17.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Wolfe, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Campton, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Campton, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.