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

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$80,972

Cost of Crime™ for Blue John, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,710 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Blue John ranks in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 30% of cities but less safe than 70%. This analysis applies only to Blue John's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Blue John is 31.79 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Blue John Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Blue John varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 21 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Blue John, KY see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Blue John, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Blue John for 2025 is $80,972. This translates to approximately $551 per resident and $1,710 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.9% of the median household income in Blue John. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Blue John Compared to Other Cities?

Blue John, KY:	$551
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Blue John is $551 per year, which is $87 more than the national average and $101 more than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Blue John:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $293 more than in Blue John.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $317 less than in Blue John

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Blue John	Cost per Blue John Resident
Murder	$30,444	$207
Rape/Sexual Assault	$4,717	$32
Robbery	$5,293	$36
Assault	$11,481	$78
Kidnapping	$1,414	$10
Vehicle Theft	$1,015	$7
Burglary	$6,280	$43
Theft	$8,572	$58
Arson	$283	$2
Vandalism	$3,039	$21
Animal Cruelty	$70	$0
Drug Crimes	$7,905	$54
Identity Theft	$460	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$80,972	$551

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Blue John, 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 Blue John totals $229,951 ($1,564 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $310,923 ($2,115 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 Blue John 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 city 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 Blue John’s 147 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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Blue John 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 Blue John residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.720
Robbery	1.145
Rape	0.5292
Murder	0.1102
Total Violent Crime	4.504 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.26
Vehicle Theft	0.4457
Burglary	4.710
Arson	0.0798
Total Property Crime	16.49 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1586
Drug Crimes	7.270
Vandalism	2.894
Identity Theft	0.4039
Animal Cruelty	0.0644
Total "Other" Rate	10.79 (D+)

Individual Blue John Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Blue John is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Blue John.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Hail, KY	C-	B-	C+
Burnside, KY	D	D+	D
Greenwood, KY	D-	C	D-
Parkers Lake, KY	D-	C-	D
Tateville, KY	D+	D+	D+
Poplarville, KY	D+	C+	C+
Bronston, KY	C	C+	C-
Wiborg, KY	D-	C	D-
Mount Victory, KY	C-	C+	B-
Honeybee, KY	D+	C+	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Blue John is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Agness, OR	C	B-	B-
Parker, OK	D	C+	C+
Parksville, TN	D+	C-	C-
Park View, IA	D-	F	F
Patna, VA	C	C-	C-
Perkins, IA	B+	B	B
Plymouth Union, VT	B	A	A
Lucerne, WA	F	D+	D+
Grimes, OK	D-	F	F
Harlem, LA	C-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Blue John is less safe than the Kentucky state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Blue John, KY average SchoolGrade of D, with 28% actual proficiency versus 30% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Blue John schools on SchoolGrade

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