Independence, KY Crime Statistics

The Independence Police Department serves the city of Independence, KY in Kenton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 896 violent crimes and 560 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 13.5 per 100k residents, which is 87.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 23.6 per 100k, 85.5% 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 4 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.