Wayne County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wayne County in KY is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 394 violent crimes and 753 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.8 per 100k residents, which is 60.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 33.2 per 100k, 79.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate41.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents394 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate33.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents753 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents249 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate20.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents381 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.8 | A | 394 | 106.2 | -60.6% |
| Property Crime | 33.2 | A | 753 | 163.6 | -79.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 14 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 8.7 | D | 17 | 5.8 | +49.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.4 | B | 66 | 22.3 | -22.0% |
| Burglary | 3.6 | A | 249 | 24.0 | -85.2% |
| Larceny | 20.9 | A | 381 | 116.4 | -82.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.7 | A | 112 | 22.2 | -60.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
Monticello Police Department
Monticello, KY