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Crime & Safety in Newport, KY

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Newport has a violent crime rate of 247 per 100,000 residents, 35% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 80.2 per 100,000, robbery at 100.2, rape at 60.1. The murder rate is 6.7 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,655 per 100,000, 86% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,820, burglary at 555, vehicle theft at 281 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 75 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Newport receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Newport vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent247.2/100K
35% below US avg
Murder6.7/100K
6% above US avg
Rape60.1/100K
Robbery100.2/100K
Assault80.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,655.2/100K
86% above US avg
Burglary554.6/100K
Theft2,819.9/100K
Vehicle Theft280.7/100K
Arson13.4/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)75

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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