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Jeffersontown, KY has safety grade B, a population of about 27,933, an overall crime rate near 408 per 100k as of 2026. For real estate investors, safety is only half the picture: pair these crime statistics with rental demand and returns to judge whether Jeffersontown, KY is a sound place to buy. See the investment overview for Jeffersontown, KY for median prices, rental yield and Pulse Score, or run the numbers in the ROI analyzer.

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Crime Analysis & Safety Report - City Jeffersontown, KY

Jeffersontown, KY crime snapshot: safety grade B, violent crime rate 1.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 3.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.

Safety Score

B

Somewhat Safe

Violent Crime Rate

1.00

per 1000 residents

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Property Crime Rate

3.00

per 1000 residents

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Total Crimes

114

reported incidents

Safety Analysis & Recommendations

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Overall Assessment

Jeffersontown, KY demonstrates excellent safety with a A+ safety rating. The area maintains low crime rates and is considered very safe for residents and visitors.

Safety Recommendations

With property crimes being more prevalent (77.2% of total incidents), residents should secure their homes and vehicles, install security systems, and maintain good lighting around their properties.

Trend Analysis

The relatively low crime count of 114 incidents suggests Jeffersontown maintains good community safety standards.

Comparison Insights

Jeffersontown demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.

Analysis generated on: 10/27/2026

Jeffersontown, KY Crime Analysis

Based on the provided crime data for the area represented by GEOID 16000US2140222, property crime constitutes the most significant portion of reported incidents, accounting for approximately 77% of the total (88 out of 114 incidents). Within property crime, Stolen Property Offenses (36 incidents) and Larceny/Theft Offenses (32 incidents) are the most prevalent subcategories. This suggests a high incidence of theft and related offenses in the area. The second most frequent crime category is "others" (10 incidents), which includes Fraud Offenses (4 incidents), Human Trafficking (2 incidents), and Counterfeiting/Forgery (4 incidents). While the total count is lower than property crime, the presence of Human Trafficking incidents is concerning and warrants attention. Assault and Robbery are present with 10 and 6 incidents respectively. The assault category consists entirely of Assault Offenses, while the robbery category consists entirely of Robbery offenses. Given the total count of 114 incidents, further context is needed to fully assess the safety of the area. To calculate crime rates per 100k population, information on the population size associated with GEOID 16000US2140222 is required. Similarly, data on median income is needed to understand the socioeconomic factors that may be contributing to the observed crime patterns. Without this additional information, it is difficult to determine a safety score or grade, or to calculate violent and property crime rates. Additional data, such as crime map data and zip code information, would provide a more granular understanding of crime distribution within the area. This would allow for targeted interventions and resource allocation to address specific crime hotspots.

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Safest Zip Codes
3
40243
#1
Jefferson County Area
0
Safety
22.7
Per 1K
23
Total Crimes

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40291
#2
Jefferson County Area
0
Safety
23.7
Per 1K
24
Total Crimes

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40222
#3
Jefferson County Area
0
Safety
27.0
Per 1K
27
Total Crimes

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High Crime Zip Codes
3
40299
#1
Jefferson County Area
0
Safety
25.4
Per 1K
25
Total Crimes
40291
#2
Jefferson County Area
0
Safety
23.7
Per 1K
24
Total Crimes
40243
#3
Jefferson County Area
0
Safety
22.7
Per 1K
23
Total Crimes

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FAQ about crime in Jeffersontown, KY

PulseReal currently grades Jeffersontown, KY as B. The population used for these rates is 27,933. The overall crime rate on this page is about 408 per 100,000 residents.

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.

The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Jeffersontown, KY.

Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.

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Data sources & further reading

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FBI Crime Data Explorer

Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.

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