Meade County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Meade County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 152 violent crimes and 290 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 66.5 per 100k residents, which is -37.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 134.3 per 100k, -17.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate66.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents152 (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 F
Annual Rate49.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate134.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents290 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate100.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents84 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime66.5A152106.2-37.4%
Property Crime134.3B290163.6-17.9%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A13.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A55.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault49.5F1222.3+122.4%
Burglary0.0A4824.0-100.0%
Larceny100.4B156116.4-13.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft17.0B8422.2-23.5%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Brandenburg Police Department

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Muldraugh Police Department

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