The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 40047, KY: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A-
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$8.76 million

Cost of Crime™ for 40047, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $850 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 40047 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 40047, KY Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US zip. 40047 ranks in the 57th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 57% of zip codes but less safe than 43%. This analysis applies only to 40047's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 40047 is 23.22 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 40047 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 40047 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 20 in the north areas to 1 in 78 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of 40047, KY see the most incidents - about 165 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 13 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 40047, KY

The total projected cost of crime in 40047 for 2025 is $8,755,761. This translates to approximately $314 per resident and $850 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in 40047. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 40047 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

40047, KY:	$314
40211, KY:	$1195
41001, KY:	$255
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 40047 is $314 per year, which is $151 less than the national average and $136 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 40047:

In 40211, KY, crime costs $1,195 per person, which is $881 more than in 40047.
In 41001, KY, crime costs $255 per person, which is $59 less than in 40047

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 40047 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 40047	Cost per 40047 Resident
Murder	$2.56 million	$92
Rape/Sexual Assault	$994,119	$36
Robbery	$289,576	$10
Assault	$847,468	$30
Kidnapping	$277,571	$10
Vehicle Theft	$375,164	$13
Burglary	$398,669	$14
Theft	$1.98 million	$71
Arson	$46,436	$2
Vandalism	$275,212	$10
Animal Cruelty	$16,927	$1
Drug Crimes	$656,467	$24
Identity Theft	$43,181	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$8,755,761	$314

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 40047, KY

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 40047 totals $22,066,983 ($791 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $30,822,743 ($1,104 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 40047 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the zip has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of 40047’s 27,913 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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40047 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 40047 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.057
Robbery	0.3298
Rape	0.5874
Murder	0.0488
Total Violent Crime	2.023 (A-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	13.68
Vehicle Theft	0.8680
Burglary	1.575
Arson	0.0689
Total Property Crime	16.19 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1640
Drug Crimes	3.179
Vandalism	1.380
Identity Theft	0.1999
Animal Cruelty	0.0820
Total "Other" Rate	5.005 (B+)

Individual 40047 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 40047 is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 40047.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
40229, KY	B-	B+	B
40291, KY	C+	A-	C+
40165, KY	B-	B+	C+
40228, KY	B-	B+	B-
40110, KY	A	A	A
40109, KY	C+	C+	B-
40013, KY	A-	A	A-
40219, KY	D	C-	D-
40299, KY	C+	A-	B
40071, KY	B+	A-	B

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

40047 is similar versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
44024, OH	B+	B+	B+
30528, GA	C+	C	C
02852, RI	A-	A+	A+
53045, WI	B	A	A
44857, OH	B+	B+	B+
85350, AZ	C	D+	D+
89134, NV	C	C+	C+
97015, OR	D	C+	C+
31605, GA	A	A	A
29909, SC	C-	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, 40047 is safer than the Kentucky state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 40047, KY average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See 40047 schools on SchoolGrade

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