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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$66,961

Cost of Crime™ for Locust Hill, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,042 per household.

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

The C grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Locust Hill ranks in the 45th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 45% of cities but less safe than 55%. This analysis applies only to Locust Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Locust Hill is 25.50 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Locust Hill, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Locust Hill for 2025 is $66,961. This translates to approximately $354 per resident and $1,042 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Locust Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.2%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Locust Hill Compared to Other Cities?

Locust Hill, KY:	$354
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Locust Hill is $354 per year, which is $110 less than the national average and $96 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Locust Hill:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $490 more than in Locust Hill.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $121 less than in Locust Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Locust Hill	Cost per Locust Hill Resident
Murder	$20,248	$107
Rape/Sexual Assault	$7,306	$39
Robbery	$1,524	$8
Assault	$7,646	$40
Kidnapping	$2,767	$15
Vehicle Theft	$687	$4
Burglary	$2,328	$12
Theft	$12,662	$67
Arson	$369	$2
Vandalism	$5,303	$28
Animal Cruelty	$106	$1
Drug Crimes	$5,539	$29
Identity Theft	$477	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$66,961	$354

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Locust Hill, 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 Locust Hill totals $171,718 ($909 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $238,679 ($1,263 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 Locust Hill 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 Locust Hill’s 189 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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Locust Hill 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 Locust Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.409
Robbery	0.2563
Rape	0.6375
Murder	0.0570
Total Violent Crime	2.359 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.94
Vehicle Theft	0.2348
Burglary	1.358
Arson	0.0809
Total Property Crime	14.61 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2414
Drug Crimes	3.962
Vandalism	3.928
Identity Theft	0.3260
Animal Cruelty	0.0756
Total "Other" Rate	8.533 (C)

Individual Locust Hill Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Kingswood, KY	C	D+	C
Garfield, KY	C	A	D+
Woodrow, KY	C	A+	D+
Hudson, KY	C	A-	C+
Westview, KY	C+	C+	B-
Harned, KY	C	C	C-
Madrid, KY	C-	B-	C-
Custer, KY	C	A+	D+
Hardinsburg, KY	D+	C-	D+
Constantine, KY	B	B	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Locust Hill 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
Sparkling Springs, VA	C-	B+	B+
Hornitos, CA	D+	D	D
Horse Creek, CA	D-	F	F
Hoxie, TX	B	C+	C+
Hunter Creek, OR	C+	D+	D+
Hyattville, WY	D+	A-	A-
South Clinchfield, VA	F	D	D
South Newfane, VT	B-	A-	A-
South Randolph, WI	C+	F	F
Hood, TX	A	A	A

Considering only the crime rate, Locust Hill 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 Locust Hill, KY average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools underperform expectations. See Locust Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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