The city of Mount Sterling, with a total population of 1,783, experienced 85 arrests over the past three years. During 2011, the arrest rate totaled 224.34 per 10,000 residents. This represents a 40.12% difference making Mount Sterling lower than the national average of 374.62 per 10,000 residents. Of those, 2 were for violent crimes such as murder, rape, and robbery. The city of Mount Sterling also handled 38 arrests for property crimes during 2011. Compared to London and West Jefferson, Mount Sterling is a safer place to live.
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The city of Mount Sterling experienced a higher rate of non-violent crime. During 2011, Mount Sterling totaled 2 violent crimes and 38 non-violent crimes.
During 2007-2011, Mount Sterling experienced 3 violent crimes. Of those, another 1 were for legacy rape, and 2 were for aggravated assault.