The city of Hazard, with a total population of 5,268, experienced 800 arrests over the past three years. During 2017, the arrest rate totaled 400.53 per 10,000 residents. This represents a 26.53% difference making Hazard higher than the national average of 316.54 per 10,000 residents. Of those, 13 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. The city of Hazard also handled 198 arrests for property crimes during 2017.
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The city of Hazard experienced a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2017, Hazard totaled 13 violent crimes and 198 non-violent crimes.
During 2007-2017, Hazard experienced 180 violent crimes. Of those, 4 were for murder/non-negligent manslaughter, another 32 were for legacy rape, 65 were for robbery, and 79 were for aggravated assault.
It is situated in Perry county, Kentucky with a total number of 42 employees - 1 female, 28 male officers and 13 civilians. Hazard PD ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is KY0970100, it belongs to the East South Central division in the South region with a region code of Region III.