Bardstown, KY crime snapshot: safety grade B, violent crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 1.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
Somewhat Safe
per 1000 residents
Bardstown, KY demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (61.8% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The relatively low crime count of 55 incidents suggests Bardstown maintains good community safety standards.
Bardstown demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2103628, a total of 55 crimes were recorded. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 34 incidents, all classified as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is the second most frequent category, with a total of 16 incidents, distributed among "Larceny/Theft Offenses" (3), "Stolen Property Offenses" (3), "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (5), "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (3), and "Motor Vehicle Theft" (2). The "others" category accounts for 5 incidents, comprising "Embezzlement" (2), "Human Trafficking" (2), and "Fraud Offenses" (1). To provide a more comprehensive analysis, additional information is needed, such as the city and state associated with GEOID 16000US2103628, the population of that area, and the median income. With this information, we could calculate crime rates per 100,000 population, which would allow for a standardized comparison against other areas. Furthermore, a safety score and grade could be assigned based on the overall crime rate and the proportion of violent versus property crimes. The violent crime rate could be calculated from the assault figures, while the property crime rate would be derived from the sum of all property crime incidents. Crime map data, zip codes, and additional insights would require access to external databases or APIs that are not available in this context.
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
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Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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