Owen County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Owen County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 78 violent crimes and 192 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 20.7 per 100k residents, which is 80.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 5.2 per 100k, 96.8% 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 A
Annual Rate20.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (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 Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents192 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime20.7A78106.2-80.5%
Property Crime5.2A192163.6-96.8%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A13.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A622.3-100.0%
Burglary5.2A8424.0-78.4%
Larceny0.0A86116.4-100.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A2222.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Owen County Sheriff's Office

Owenton Police Department

Owenton, KY