Jefferson County, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Jefferson County in KY is served by 14 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 73,023 violent crimes and 131,654 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 46.5 per 100k residents, which is -56.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 192.6 per 100k, +17.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 A

Annual Rate46.5 per 100k residents

National Avg: 106.2 per 100k

Total Incidents73,023 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade A

Annual Rate0.1 per 100k residents

National Avg: 0.5 per 100k

Total Incidents797 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A

Annual Rate0.7 per 100k residents

National Avg: 3.5 per 100k

Total Incidents1,206 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B

Annual Rate4.2 per 100k residents

National Avg: 5.8 per 100k

Total Incidents5,818 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A

Annual Rate5.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.3 per 100k

Total Incidents20,600 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C

Annual Rate192.6 per 100k residents

National Avg: 163.6 per 100k

Total Incidents131,654 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A

Annual Rate11.7 per 100k residents

National Avg: 24.0 per 100k

Total Incidents21,493 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C

Annual Rate138.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 116.4 per 100k

Total Incidents84,122 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F

Annual Rate41.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.2 per 100k

Total Incidents25,406 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime Type	Annual Rate (per 100k residents)	Grade	Total Incidents (2019-2023)	National Avg	% Difference
Violent Crime	46.5	A	73023	106.2	-56.2%
Property Crime	192.6	C	131654	163.6	+17.7%
Homicide	0.1	A	797	0.5	-80.0%
Rape	0.7	A	1206	3.5	-80.9%
Robbery	4.2	B	5818	5.8	-27.0%
Aggravated Assault	5.8	A	20600	22.3	-73.9%
Burglary	11.7	A	21493	24.0	-51.3%
Larceny	138.9	C	84122	116.4	+19.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft	41.8	F	25406	22.2	+88.6%

Crime Trends

Agencies

St. Matthews Police Department

St. Matthews, KY

Shively Police Department

Shively, KY

Anchorage Police Department

Anchorage, KY

West Buechel Police Department

West Buechel, KY

Jeffersontown Police Department

Jeffersontown, KY

Heritage Creek Police Department

Heritage Creek, KY

Audubon Park Police Department

Audubon Park, KY

Meadow Vale Police Department

Meadow Vale, KY

Strathmoor Village Police Department

Strathmoor Village, KY

Northfield Police Department

Northfield, KY

Indian Hills Police Department

Indian Hills, KY

Graymoor-Devondale Police Department

Graymoor-Devondale, KY

Hurstbourne Acres Police Department

Hurstbourne Acres, KY

Louisville Metro Police Department

Louisville Metro, KY