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

C-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$175,382

Cost of Crime™ for Gausdale, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,166 per household.

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

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US city. Gausdale ranks in the 37th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 37% of cities but less safe than 63%. This analysis applies only to Gausdale's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Gausdale is 28.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Gausdale Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Gausdale varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 32 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Gausdale, KY see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Gausdale, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Gausdale for 2025 is $175,382. This translates to approximately $441 per resident and $1,166 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.7% of the median household income in Gausdale. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Gausdale Compared to Other Cities?

Gausdale, KY:	$441
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Gausdale is $441 per year, which is $24 less than the national average and $9 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Gausdale:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $404 more than in Gausdale.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $207 less than in Gausdale

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Gausdale	Cost per Gausdale Resident
Murder	$59,425	$149
Rape/Sexual Assault	$15,105	$38
Robbery	$4,341	$11
Assault	$22,182	$56
Kidnapping	$4,098	$10
Vehicle Theft	$5,771	$14
Burglary	$8,787	$22
Theft	$22,898	$58
Arson	$820	$2
Vandalism	$14,521	$36
Animal Cruelty	$167	$0
Drug Crimes	$16,481	$41
Identity Theft	$787	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$175,382	$441

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Gausdale, 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 Gausdale totals $473,370 ($1,189 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $648,752 ($1,630 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 Gausdale 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 Gausdale’s 398 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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Gausdale 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 Gausdale residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.941
Robbery	0.3467
Rape	0.6259
Murder	0.0794
Total Violent Crime	2.993 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.11
Vehicle Theft	0.9364
Burglary	2.434
Arson	0.0853
Total Property Crime	14.56 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1698
Drug Crimes	5.598
Vandalism	5.107
Identity Theft	0.2554
Animal Cruelty	0.0567
Total "Other" Rate	11.19 (D+)

Individual Gausdale Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Louden, KY	C-	C+	D+
Bryants Store, KY	C+	B	B+
Siler, KY	C	C+	B-
Rain, KY	C+	B	B+
Swan Lake, KY	D+	C+	D
Rockholds, KY	C	B	C-
Gatliff, KY	B-	C+	B+
Woodbine, KY	C-	B	D+
Barbourville, KY	D	C-	D
Wheeler, KY	C+	B-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Gausdale is similar 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
Hunter, MO	A	A	A
South Buffalo, KY	A-	A	A
Sondheimer, LA	F	F	F
Society Hill, MS	B	A+	A+
Snowville, UT	F	D	D
Snell, MS	A+	A+	A+
Slaughter Beach, DE	C-	C-	C-
Sinking Spring, OH	B-	C	C
Simmonsville, VA	D+	D-	D-
Siloam, TX	D+	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Gausdale is as safe as 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 Gausdale, KY average SchoolGrade of D+, with 30% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Gausdale schools on SchoolGrade

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