Western Kentucky University, Kentucky Number and Rate of Violent and Property Crimes By Crime Type in 2021

Updated on September 22, 2025.

According to the FBI UCR data, in 2021, there were a total of 84 crimes that happened on the grounds of Western Kentucky University, KY; and the total crime rate per 100K enrolled students was 23.22.

Violent Crimes: There were 5 violent crimes that happened on the grounds of Western Kentucky University, KY; and the violent crime rate per 100K enrolled students was 23.22. Violent crimes are crimes which involve force or threat of force. The specific number and type of Violent Crimes included: Rape (4), and Robbery (1).

Property Crimes: There were 79 property crimes that happened on the grounds of Western Kentucky University, KY; and the property crime rate per 100K enrolled students was 366.85. Property crimes are crimes were a property is damaged, destroyed, or stolen without the use of force against the victim. The specific number and type of Property Crimes included: Larceny-Theft (67), and Burglary (6).

The first chart and table below shows the number and rate per 100K enrolled students for each violent crime type, and the second chart and table below shows the number and rate per 100K enrolled students for each property crime type.

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Data Source: FBI UCR.
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Western Kentucky University, KY Rate of Violent Crimes By Crime Type in 2021
Rape
Robbery
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter
Aggravated Assault
Western Kentucky University, KY Number and Rate of Violent Crimes By Crime Type in 2021
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Crime Type Number of Crimes Crime Rate Per 100K
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0.00
Rape 4 18.57
Robbery 1 4.64
Aggravated Assault 0 0.00
Western Kentucky University, KY Rate of Property Crimes By Crime Type in 2021
Larceny-Theft
Burglary
Motor Vehicle Theft
Arson
Western Kentucky University, KY Number and Rate of Property Crimes By Crime Type in 2021
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Crime Type Number of Crimes Crime Rate Per 100K
Burglary 6 27.86
Larceny-Theft 67 311.12
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 27.86
Arson 0 0.00