Monticello, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Monticello Police Department serves the city of Monticello, KY in Wayne County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 241 violent crimes and 481 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.4 per 100k residents, which is 34.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.1 per 100k, 68.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate69.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate34.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate52.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents481 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate34.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents288 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.4 | B | 241 | 106.2 | -34.6% |
| Property Crime | 52.1 | A | 481 | 163.6 | -68.2% |
| Robbery | 17.4 | F | 13 | 5.8 | +198.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.7 | D | 35 | 22.3 | +56.0% |
| Larceny | 34.7 | A | 288 | 116.4 | -70.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.4 | B | 60 | 22.2 | -21.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Russell Springs | 14 miles | A 36.1 | A 72.3 | Violent: 47.9% lower Property: 38.9% higher |
| Somerset | 17 miles | B 72.9 | A 105.3 | Violent: 5.0% higher Property: 102.2% higher |
| Burnside | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 142.1 | Violent: N/A Property: 172.8% higher |
| Eubank | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |