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Jeffersontown, KY Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Jeffersontown Police Department serves the city of Jeffersontown, KY in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 581 violent crimes and 3,617 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 3.5 per 100k residents, which is 96.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 245.7 per 100k, 50.2% 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 A
Annual Rate3.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents581 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate245.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,617 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate17.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents383 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate175.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,638 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate52.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents596 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime3.5A581106.2-96.7%
Property Crime245.7D3617163.6+50.2%
Burglary17.6B38324.0-27.0%
Larceny175.5D2638116.4+50.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft52.6F59622.2+137.4%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 2
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Hurstbourne Acres 2 miles
N/A 0.0
A 103.2
Violent: N/A
Property: 58.0% lower
West Buechel 5 miles
B 73.9
F 813.0
Violent: 2005.7% higher
Property: 230.9% higher
Northfield 5 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Prospect 5 miles
N/A 0.0
A 87.9
Violent: N/A
Property: 64.2% lower
Graymoor-Devondale 5 miles
C 101.2
F 266.7
Violent: 2782.3% higher
Property: 8.6% higher