Boyd County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Boyd County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,350 violent crimes and 3,261 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 160.0 per 100k residents, which is +50.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 175.4 per 100k, +7.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate160.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,350 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate28.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate175.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,261 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents484 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate149.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,502 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents259 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 160.0 | D | 1350 | 106.2 | +50.6% |
| Property Crime | 175.4 | C | 3261 | 163.6 | +7.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 54 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 4.7 | B | 39 | 5.8 | -19.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.8 | D | 131 | 22.3 | +29.4% |
| Burglary | 18.9 | B | 484 | 24.0 | -21.6% |
| Larceny | 149.5 | D | 2502 | 116.4 | +28.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.1 | A | 259 | 22.2 | -68.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ashland Police Department
Ashland, KY
Catlettsburg Police Department
Catlettsburg, KY