Boone County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Boone County in KY is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,519 violent crimes and 10,891 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.7 per 100k residents, which is 38.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 192.6 per 100k, 17.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 AAnnual Rate65.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,519 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents261 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate192.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,891 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents985 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate175.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,975 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents900 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.7 | A | 5519 | 106.2 | -38.2% |
| Property Crime | 192.6 | C | 10891 | 163.6 | +17.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.2 | D | 261 | 3.5 | +47.9% |
| Robbery | 1.5 | A | 131 | 5.8 | -73.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.5 | A | 296 | 22.3 | -75.4% |
| Burglary | 10.4 | A | 985 | 24.0 | -56.8% |
| Larceny | 175.3 | D | 8975 | 116.4 | +50.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.9 | A | 900 | 22.2 | -69.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Boone County Sheriff's Office
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