Rowan County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Rowan County in KY is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 717 violent crimes and 1,128 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 102.3 per 100k residents, which is 3.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 62.0 per 100k, 62.1% 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 CAnnual Rate102.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents717 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate62.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,128 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate38.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents869 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 102.3 | C | 717 | 106.2 | -3.7% |
| Property Crime | 62.0 | A | 1128 | 163.6 | -62.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.7 | F | 33 | 3.5 | +116.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 15.3 | B | 59 | 22.3 | -31.2% |
| Burglary | 10.5 | A | 150 | 24.0 | -56.4% |
| Larceny | 38.3 | A | 869 | 116.4 | -67.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.3 | A | 105 | 22.2 | -40.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Rowan County Sheriff's Office
Morehead Police Department
Morehead, KY