Dayton, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Dayton Police Department serves the city of Dayton, KY in Campbell County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 408 violent crimes and 290 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 172.7 per 100k residents, which is 62.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 69.1 per 100k, 57.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate172.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents408 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate69.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents290 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents196 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 172.7 | F | 408 | 106.2 | +62.6% |
| Property Crime | 69.1 | A | 290 | 163.6 | -57.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.3 | B | 22 | 22.3 | -22.4% |
| Larceny | 51.8 | A | 196 | 116.4 | -55.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.3 | B | 44 | 22.2 | -22.1% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | 1 miles | A 52.9 | A 52.9 | Violent: 69.4% lower Property: 23.4% lower |
| Newport | 2 miles | F 225.0 | F 348.3 | Violent: 30.3% higher Property: 404.4% higher |
| Fort Thomas | 3 miles | A 41.2 | A 17.7 | Violent: 76.1% lower Property: 74.4% lower |
| Wilder | 4 miles | A 32.3 | A 32.3 | Violent: 81.3% lower Property: 53.3% lower |
| Park Hills | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 31.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 54.0% lower |