Jefferson County, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in KY is served by 23 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 74,789 violent crimes and 135,031 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.9 per 100k residents, which is 46.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 193.7 per 100k, 18.4% 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 AHomicide
Grade ARape
Grade ARobbery
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CBurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DSummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.9 | A | 74789 | 106.2 | -46.4% |
| Property Crime | 193.7 | C | 135031 | 163.6 | +18.4% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 797 | 0.5 | -83.6% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 1227 | 3.5 | -84.2% |
| Robbery | 4.1 | B | 5887 | 5.8 | -29.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.1 | A | 20774 | 22.3 | -77.1% |
| Burglary | 12.7 | A | 21930 | 24.0 | -47.2% |
| Larceny | 145.8 | D | 86605 | 116.4 | +25.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 35.1 | D | 25853 | 22.2 | +58.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
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
Woodlawn Park
University of Louisville
Kentucky Fairgrounds Security
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
Jefferson County School District
Bancroft
Alcohol Beverage Control Investigative Division
Hurstbourne Acres Police Department
Hurstbourne Acres, KY
Middletown
Louisville Regional Airport Authority
Louisville Metro Police Department
Louisville Metro, KY