The Louisville-Jefferson County, KY Metro Area is unfortunately not immune to crime, with a higher rate of violent and property crime compared to the national average. According to recent data, the area has a violent crime rate of 23.8, slightly higher than the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, robbery, and aggravated assault. Additionally, the property crime rate in this area is 44.8, significantly higher than the national average of 35.4. This includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. While efforts are being made to address and reduce crime in the Louisville-Jefferson County area, it is important for residents and visitors to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Area violent crime is 23.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Area property crime is 44.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Louisville-Jefferson County, Kentucky does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Louisville, Kentucky. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Louisville, Kentucky. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.