Morgan County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Morgan County in KY is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 111 violent crimes and 55 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 84.4 per 100k residents, which is -20.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 56.3 per 100k, -65.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 B
Annual Rate84.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate56.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate56.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents36 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime84.4B111106.2-20.5%
Property Crime56.3A55163.6-65.6%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A63.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A05.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A322.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A1124.0-100.0%
Larceny56.3A36116.4-51.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A722.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

West Liberty Police Department

West Liberty, KY