Located in northeastern Kentucky, Rowan County has a significantly lower crime rate compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents, while the US average is 22.7. This means that residents of Rowan County are less likely to be victims of crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. Additionally, the property crime rate in Rowan County is 28.4, lower than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. With a lower crime rate, residents of Rowan County can feel safer in their community and enjoy a better quality of life.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Rowan County violent crime is 9.1. (The US average is 22.7)
Rowan County property crime is 28.4. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Rowan, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Winchester, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Winchester, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.