Louisville Metro, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Louisville Metro Police Department serves the city of Louisville Metro, KY in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 69,739 violent crimes and 119,455 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 176.9 per 100k residents, which is 66.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 283.5 per 100k, 73.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 112 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 FHomicide
Grade FRape
Grade BRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade DMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 176.9 | F | 69739 | 106.2 | +66.5% |
| Property Crime | 283.5 | F | 119455 | 163.6 | +73.3% |
| Homicide | 1.5 | F | 767 | 0.5 | +179.6% |
| Rape | 3.0 | B | 1116 | 3.5 | -15.5% |
| Robbery | 15.1 | F | 5446 | 5.8 | +159.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 49.0 | F | 20359 | 22.3 | +120.1% |
| Burglary | 41.5 | F | 20255 | 24.0 | +72.8% |
| Larceny | 164.2 | D | 75155 | 116.4 | +41.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 76.0 | F | 23416 | 22.2 | +242.9% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 112 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 2 |
| Anti-Hindu | 1 |
| Anti-White | 15 |
| Anti-Jewish | 10 |
| Anti-Catholic | 2 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 10 |
| Anti-Transgender | 2 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Islamic (Muslim) | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 2 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 3 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 5 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 40 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 4 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 7 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shively | 5 miles | D 168.8 | D 220.7 | Violent: 4.6% lower Property: 22.1% lower |
| Indian Hills | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 140.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 50.4% lower |
| Strathmoor Village | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| St. Matthews | 6 miles | C 127.3 | F 480.4 | Violent: 28.0% lower Property: 69.5% higher |
| West Buechel | 7 miles | B 73.9 | F 813.0 | Violent: 58.2% lower Property: 186.8% higher |