Montgomery County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Montgomery County in KY is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 425 violent crimes and 1,194 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.5 per 100k residents, which is -75.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 119.1 per 100k, -27.2% 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 A
Annual Rate26.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents425 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate119.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,194 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate105.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents998 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime26.5A425106.2-75.1%
Property Crime119.1B1194163.6-27.2%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A143.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A95.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A2422.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A11924.0-100.0%
Larceny105.9C998116.4-9.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft13.2A7522.2-40.3%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Mount Sterling Police Department

Mount Sterling, KY