Scott County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Scott County in KY is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,812 violent crimes and 4,243 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.2 per 100k residents, which is 77.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 40.7 per 100k, 75.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate24.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,812 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents95 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents167 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate40.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,243 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents563 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate30.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,186 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents485 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 24.2 | A | 2812 | 106.2 | -77.2% |
| Property Crime | 40.7 | A | 4243 | 163.6 | -75.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.3 | A | 95 | 3.5 | -63.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 70 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.3 | A | 167 | 22.3 | -94.3% |
| Burglary | 2.5 | A | 563 | 24.0 | -89.4% |
| Larceny | 30.6 | A | 3186 | 116.4 | -73.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.6 | A | 485 | 22.2 | -65.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Scott County Sheriff's Office
Georgetown Police Department
Georgetown, KY
Stamping Ground Police Department
Stamping Ground, KY
Sadieville Police Department
Sadieville, KY