Meade County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Meade County in KY is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 448 violent crimes and 759 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.7 per 100k residents, which is 52.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 93.4 per 100k, 42.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate50.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents448 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate33.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate93.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents759 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate66.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents379 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents202 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.7 | A | 448 | 106.2 | -52.3% |
| Property Crime | 93.4 | A | 759 | 163.6 | -42.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 16 | 3.5 | -63.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 10 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 33.0 | D | 79 | 22.3 | +48.3% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 171 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 66.9 | A | 379 | 116.4 | -42.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.1 | B | 202 | 22.2 | -31.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Meade County Sheriff's Office
Brandenburg Police Department
Brandenburg, KY
Muldraugh Police Department
Muldraugh, KY