The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 40509, KY: Crime Maps and Statistics

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	D+

Which crimes are included?

$23.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for 40509, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,194 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 40509 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 40509, KY Safe?

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US zip. 40509 ranks in the 46th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 46% of zip codes but less safe than 54%. This analysis applies only to 40509's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 40509 is 27.14 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 40509 Residents generally consider the southeast part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 40509 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 23 in the west areas to 1 in 75 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of 40509, KY see the most incidents - about 468 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 14 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 40509, KY

The total projected cost of crime in 40509 for 2025 is $23,307,145. This translates to approximately $486 per resident and $1,194 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in 40509. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 40509 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

40509, KY:	$486
40211, KY:	$1195
41001, KY:	$255
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 40509 is $486 per year, which is $22 more than the national average and $36 more than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 40509:

In 40211, KY, crime costs $1,195 per person, which is $709 more than in 40509.
In 41001, KY, crime costs $255 per person, which is $231 less than in 40509

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 40509 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to 40509	Cost per 40509 Resident
Murder	$9.54 million	$199
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.70 million	$35
Robbery	$403,025	$8
Assault	$783,600	$16
Kidnapping	$1.17 million	$24
Vehicle Theft	$3.02 million	$63
Burglary	$596,733	$12
Theft	$2.19 million	$46
Arson	$71,994	$2
Vandalism	$932,633	$19
Animal Cruelty	$36,188	$1
Drug Crimes	$2.70 million	$56
Identity Theft	$156,989	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$23,307,145	$486

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 40509, 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 40509 totals $71,622,639 ($1,494 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $94,929,784 ($1,980 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 40509 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, of which 40509 has 1, have the same problem. Of 40509’s 47,938 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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40509 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 40509 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5692
Robbery	0.2673
Rape	0.5845
Murder	0.1059
Total Violent Crime	1.527 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.841
Vehicle Theft	4.068
Burglary	1.372
Arson	0.0622
Total Property Crime	14.34 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.4022
Drug Crimes	7.621
Vandalism	2.723
Identity Theft	0.4231
Animal Cruelty	0.1021
Total "Other" Rate	11.27 (D+)

Individual 40509 Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 40509 is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 40509.

Nearby Zip	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
40502, KY	D+	A-	D+
40505, KY	D-	C+	D-
40517, KY	D+	B+	D
40516, KY	C	A-	C
40515, KY	B-	A	B-
40526, KY	B	C	A-
40506, KY	C	C-	B-
40507, KY	F	C-	F
40508, KY	D-	C+	D-
40503, KY	C	A	C

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

40509 is lower 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
00745, PR	D-	D	D
99654, AK	A-	C-	C-
98801, WA	D	C	C
98501, WA	D-	C-	C-
98223, WA	D+	C+	C+
98204, WA	F	C	C
94566, CA	B	B-	B-
20910, MD	D	C-	C-
15642, PA	A	A	A
11374, NY	B	B+	B+

Considering only the crime rate, 40509 is as safe as 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 40509, KY average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See 40509 schools on SchoolGrade

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