Morehead, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Morehead Police Department serves the city of Morehead, KY in Rowan County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 492 violent crimes and 732 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 199.0 per 100k residents, which is 87.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 107.1 per 100k, 34.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 FAnnual Rate199.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents492 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents31 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate107.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents732 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate76.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents612 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 199.0 | F | 492 | 106.2 | +87.3% |
| Property Crime | 107.1 | B | 732 | 163.6 | -34.5% |
| Rape | 15.3 | F | 24 | 3.5 | +332.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.6 | D | 31 | 22.3 | +37.5% |
| Burglary | 15.3 | A | 64 | 24.0 | -36.3% |
| Larceny | 76.5 | B | 612 | 116.4 | -34.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.3 | B | 54 | 22.2 | -31.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Arab | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owingsville | 17 miles | A 63.0 | B 126.1 | Violent: 68.3% lower Property: 17.7% higher |
| West Liberty | 20 miles | B 84.4 | A 56.3 | Violent: 57.6% lower Property: 47.5% lower |
| Olive Hill | 23 miles | D 129.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 34.8% lower Property: N/A |
| Flemingsburg | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 134.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 25.5% higher |
| Vanceburg | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 72.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 32.8% lower |