St. Matthews, KY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The St. Matthews Police Department serves the city of St. Matthews, KY in Jefferson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 843 violent crimes and 4,336 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 127.3 per 100k residents, which is 19.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 480.4 per 100k, 193.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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 CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade DLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade FCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 127.3 | C | 843 | 106.2 | +19.9% |
| Property Crime | 480.4 | F | 4336 | 163.6 | +193.6% |
| Burglary | 28.9 | D | 297 | 24.0 | +20.4% |
| Larceny | 329.9 | F | 3635 | 116.4 | +183.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 121.5 | F | 403 | 22.2 | +448.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathmoor Village | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Indian Hills | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 140.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 70.8% lower |
| Hurstbourne Acres | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 103.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 78.5% lower |
| West Buechel | 4 miles | B 73.9 | F 813.0 | Violent: 42.0% lower Property: 69.2% higher |
| Northfield | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |