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Butler County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Butler County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 176 violent crimes and 199 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 40.8 per 100k residents, which is 61.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 10.1 per 100k, 93.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 A
Annual Rate40.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents176 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate20.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents199 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime40.8A176106.2-61.6%
Property Crime10.1A199163.6-93.8%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A63.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A45.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault20.4C2522.3-8.5%
Burglary5.1A5424.0-78.9%
Larceny0.0A83116.4-100.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft5.1A6022.2-77.1%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Butler County Sheriff's Office

Morgantown Police Department

Morgantown, KY