Lewis County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lewis County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 70 violent crimes and 162 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.0 per 100k residents, which is 87.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 44.7 per 100k, 72.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Larceny 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 AAnnual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate44.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate40.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 13.0 | A | 70 | 106.2 | -87.8% |
| Property Crime | 44.7 | A | 162 | 163.6 | -72.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 3 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.7 | A | 11 | 22.3 | -61.0% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 53 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 4.3 | A | 56 | 116.4 | -96.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 40.3 | F | 52 | 22.2 | +81.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lewis County Sheriff's Office
Vanceburg Police Department
Vanceburg, KY