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Morgan County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Morgan County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 337 violent crimes and 233 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.9 per 100k residents, which is 55.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 46.7 per 100k, 71.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 A
Annual Rate46.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents337 (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

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate46.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents233 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate32.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime46.9A337106.2-55.9%
Property Crime46.7A233163.6-71.5%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A63.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A2122.3-100.0%
Burglary4.6A5724.0-80.7%
Larceny32.8A137116.4-71.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft9.3A3522.2-58.3%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Morgan County Sheriff's Office

West Liberty Police Department

West Liberty, KY