Fort Wright, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Fort Wright Police Department serves the city of Fort Wright, KY in Kenton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 114 violent crimes and 248 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.5 per 100k residents, which is 67.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 51.7 per 100k, 68.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 A
Annual Rate34.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate51.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents248 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate51.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents204 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime34.5A114106.2-67.5%
Property Crime51.7A248163.6-68.4%
Larceny51.7A204116.4-55.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Park Hills 1 miles
N/A 0.0
A 31.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 38.6% lower
Wilder 3 miles
A 32.3
A 32.3
Violent: 6.4% lower
Property: 37.6% lower
Villa Hills 3 miles
A 26.7
B 106.7
Violent: 22.7% lower
Property: 106.2% higher
Newport 3 miles
F 225.0
F 348.3
Violent: 552.4% higher
Property: 573.5% higher
Edgewood 4 miles
B 95.5
A 23.9
Violent: 177.0% higher
Property: 53.8% lower