Montgomery County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Montgomery County in KY is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,009 violent crimes and 2,320 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.1 per 100k residents, which is 76.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 76.2 per 100k, 53.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,009 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate76.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,320 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents450 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate62.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,623 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate11.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 25.1 | A | 1009 | 106.2 | -76.3% |
| Property Crime | 76.2 | A | 2320 | 163.6 | -53.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 29 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 17 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 66 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 2.4 | A | 450 | 24.0 | -90.1% |
| Larceny | 62.5 | A | 1623 | 116.4 | -46.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11.4 | A | 242 | 22.2 | -48.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Mount Sterling Police Department
Mount Sterling, KY