Kenton County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kenton County in KY is served by 15 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,330 violent crimes and 8,503 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.4 per 100k residents, which is 48.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 49.4 per 100k, 69.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 AHomicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.4 | A | 8330 | 106.2 | -48.8% |
| Property Crime | 49.4 | A | 8503 | 163.6 | -69.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 20 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.4 | A | 334 | 3.5 | -89.4% |
| Robbery | 0.6 | A | 313 | 5.8 | -89.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.1 | A | 613 | 22.3 | -72.5% |
| Burglary | 5.8 | A | 1203 | 24.0 | -75.9% |
| Larceny | 33.1 | A | 6036 | 116.4 | -71.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.5 | A | 1211 | 22.2 | -52.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kenton County Sheriff's Office
Covington Police Department
Covington, KY
Elsmere Police Department
Elsmere, KY
Erlanger Police Department
Erlanger, KY
Fort Wright Police Department
Fort Wright, KY
Kenton County Police Department
Park Hills Police Department
Park Hills, KY
Ludlow Police Department
Ludlow, KY
Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills Police Department
Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills, KY
Taylor Mill Police Department
Taylor Mill, KY
Villa Hills Police Department
Villa Hills, KY
Fort Mitchell Police Department
Fort Mitchell, KY
Edgewood Police Department
Edgewood, KY
Independence Police Department
Independence, KY