Boyd County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Boyd County in KY is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,985 violent crimes and 4,139 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 126.5 per 100k residents, which is 19.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 136.8 per 100k, 16.4% below 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 CAnnual Rate126.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,985 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents214 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate136.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,139 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents778 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate112.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,959 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents383 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 126.5 | C | 1985 | 106.2 | +19.1% |
| Property Crime | 136.8 | B | 4139 | 163.6 | -16.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 10 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 74 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 44 | 5.8 | -46.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.5 | C | 214 | 22.3 | -7.8% |
| Burglary | 19.2 | B | 778 | 24.0 | -20.2% |
| Larceny | 112.9 | C | 2959 | 116.4 | -3.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.7 | A | 383 | 22.2 | -78.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Boyd County Sheriff's Office
Ashland Police Department
Ashland, KY
Catlettsburg Police Department
Catlettsburg, KY