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Wayne County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Wayne County in KY is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 241 violent crimes and 481 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.4 per 100k residents, which is -34.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.1 per 100k, -68.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 B
Annual Rate69.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (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 F
Annual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate34.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate52.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents481 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate34.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents288 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime69.4B241106.2-34.6%
Property Crime52.1A481163.6-68.2%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A43.5-100.0%
Robbery17.4F135.8+198.4%
Aggravated Assault34.7D3522.3+56.0%
Burglary0.0A12824.0-100.0%
Larceny34.7A288116.4-70.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft17.4B6022.2-21.7%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Monticello Police Department

Monticello, KY