West Buechel, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Buechel Police Department serves the city of West Buechel, KY in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 113 violent crimes and 411 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.9 per 100k residents, which is 30.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 813.0 per 100k, 396.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade BProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.9 | B | 113 | 106.2 | -30.4% |
| Property Crime | 813.0 | F | 411 | 163.6 | +396.9% |
| Larceny | 665.2 | F | 277 | 116.4 | +471.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 147.8 | F | 102 | 22.2 | +566.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Prospect | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 87.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 89.2% lower |
| Graymoor-Devondale | 0 miles | C 101.2 | F 266.7 | Violent: 36.9% higher Property: 67.2% lower |
| Strathmoor Village | 2 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| St. Matthews | 4 miles | C 127.3 | F 480.4 | Violent: 72.3% higher Property: 40.9% lower |