Mount Sterling, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mount Sterling Police Department serves the city of Mount Sterling, KY in Montgomery County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 425 violent crimes and 1,194 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.5 per 100k residents, which is 75.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 119.1 per 100k, 27.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate26.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents425 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate119.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,194 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate105.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents998 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate13.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents75 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 26.5 | A | 425 | 106.2 | -75.1% |
| Property Crime | 119.1 | B | 1194 | 163.6 | -27.2% |
| Larceny | 105.9 | C | 998 | 116.4 | -9.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 13.2 | A | 75 | 22.2 | -40.3% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 12 miles | C 104.5 | D 256.1 | Violent: 295.0% higher Property: 115.0% higher |
| Owingsville | 14 miles | A 63.0 | B 126.1 | Violent: 138.2% higher Property: 5.9% higher |
| Millersburg | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Carlisle | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Stanton | 19 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 93.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 21.5% lower |