Ashland, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Ashland Police Department serves the city of Ashland, KY in Boyd County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,238 violent crimes and 3,135 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.5 per 100k residents, which is 15.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 235.6 per 100k, 44.0% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 26 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate89.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,238 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate235.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,135 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate37.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents464 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate183.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,417 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.5 | B | 1238 | 106.2 | -15.7% |
| Property Crime | 235.6 | D | 3135 | 163.6 | +44.0% |
| Robbery | 9.4 | F | 37 | 5.8 | +62.1% |
| Burglary | 37.7 | D | 464 | 24.0 | +56.9% |
| Larceny | 183.8 | D | 2417 | 116.4 | +57.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.1 | A | 238 | 22.2 | -36.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 26 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 2 |
| Anti-Transgender | 4 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 7 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 5 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catlettsburg | 0 miles | F 230.4 | B 115.2 | Violent: 157.3% higher Property: 51.1% lower |
| Bellefonte | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Flatwoods | 11 miles | A 27.7 | A 69.3 | Violent: 69.0% lower Property: 70.6% lower |
| Raceland | 13 miles | D 130.4 | A 43.5 | Violent: 45.6% higher Property: 81.6% lower |
| Grayson | 14 miles | A 52.5 | A 78.7 | Violent: 41.4% lower Property: 66.6% lower |