Erlanger, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Erlanger Police Department serves the city of Erlanger, KY in Kenton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 655 violent crimes and 545 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.2 per 100k residents, which is 76.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 30.3 per 100k, 81.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 AAnnual Rate25.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents655 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate30.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents545 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate10.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents375 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 25.2 | A | 655 | 106.2 | -76.2% |
| Property Crime | 30.3 | A | 545 | 163.6 | -81.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.0 | A | 57 | 22.3 | -77.3% |
| Larceny | 10.1 | A | 375 | 116.4 | -91.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 20.2 | C | 91 | 22.2 | -9.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsmere | 1 miles | C 109.4 | A 76.6 | Violent: 333.7% higher Property: 153.1% higher |
| Villa Hills | 2 miles | A 26.7 | B 106.7 | Violent: 5.7% higher Property: 252.3% higher |
| Edgewood | 3 miles | B 95.5 | A 23.9 | Violent: 278.5% higher Property: 21.1% lower |
| Florence | 3 miles | B 73.0 | F 343.5 | Violent: 189.1% higher Property: 1034.7% higher |
| Fort Wright | 4 miles | A 34.5 | A 51.7 | Violent: 36.7% higher Property: 70.9% higher |