Mason County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mason County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,085 violent crimes and 1,591 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 170.2 per 100k residents, which is 60.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 181.7 per 100k, 11.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 FAnnual Rate170.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,085 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents41 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate181.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,591 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents336 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate158.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,087 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 170.2 | F | 1085 | 106.2 | +60.2% |
| Property Crime | 181.7 | C | 1591 | 163.6 | +11.0% |
| Homicide | 6.1 | F | 5 | 0.5 | +1044.8% |
| Rape | 5.8 | F | 41 | 3.5 | +62.9% |
| Robbery | 5.8 | C | 24 | 5.8 | -1.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.1 | A | 64 | 22.3 | -72.6% |
| Burglary | 23.4 | C | 336 | 24.0 | -2.7% |
| Larceny | 158.3 | D | 1087 | 116.4 | +36.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 162 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mason County Sheriff's Office
Maysville Police Department
Maysville, KY