Rowan County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Rowan County in KY is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 492 violent crimes and 732 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 199.0 per 100k residents, which is +87.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 107.1 per 100k, -34.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 FAnnual Rate199.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents492 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate107.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents732 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate76.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents612 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 199.0 | F | 492 | 106.2 | +87.3% |
| Property Crime | 107.1 | B | 732 | 163.6 | -34.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 15.3 | F | 24 | 3.5 | +332.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.6 | D | 31 | 22.3 | +37.5% |
| Burglary | 15.3 | A | 64 | 24.0 | -36.3% |
| Larceny | 76.5 | B | 612 | 116.4 | -34.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.3 | B | 54 | 22.2 | -31.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Morehead Police Department
Morehead, KY