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 AAnnual Rate34.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents114 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate51.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents248 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate51.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents204 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 34.5 | A | 114 | 106.2 | -67.5% |
Property Crime | 51.7 | A | 248 | 163.6 | -68.4% |
Larceny | 51.7 | A | 204 | 116.4 | -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 |