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

Crime per Capita in Phoenix Hill

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Phoenix Hill.

 

Phoenix Hill, Louisville, KY Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D
D+
Other Crime Grade
D-

$4.77 million

Cost of Crime™ for Phoenix Hill, Louisville, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $1,398 per household.

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

The D grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Phoenix Hill ranks in the 19th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 19% of neighborhoods but less safe than 81%. This analysis applies only to Phoenix Hill's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Phoenix Hill is 59.43 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Phoenix Hill Residents generally consider the southeast part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Phoenix Hill varies by area - ranging from 1 in 12 in the southwest areas to 1 in 25 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Phoenix Hill, Louisville, KY see the most incidents - about 100 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 4 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Phoenix Hill, Louisville, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Phoenix Hill for 2025 is $4,769,448. This translates to approximately $936 per resident and $1,398 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.7% of the median household income in Phoenix Hill. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.7%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Phoenix Hill Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Phoenix Hill, Louisville, KY: $936
Pleasure Ridge Park, Louisvill: $813
Fern Creek, Louisville, KY: $566
Kentucky: $450
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Phoenix Hill is $936 per year, which is $471 more than the national average and $486 more than Louisville's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Phoenix Hill:
  • In Pleasure Ridge Park, Louisvill, crime costs $813 per person, which is $122 less than in Phoenix Hill.
  • In Fern Creek, Louisville, KY, crime costs $566 per person, which is $369 less than in Phoenix Hill

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Phoenix Hill for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Phoenix Hill
Cost per Phoenix Hill Resident
Murder
$1.43 million
$281
Rape/Sexual Assault
$218,983
$43
Robbery
$119,156
$23
Assault
$833,644
$164
Kidnapping
$113,403
$22
Vehicle Theft
$557,213
$109
Burglary
$190,196
$37
Theft
$516,108
$101
Arson
$11,654
$2
Vandalism
$398,809
$78
Animal Cruelty
$3,944
$1
Drug Crimes
$363,122
$71
Identity Theft
$10,656
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$4,769,448
$936

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Phoenix Hill, Louisville, 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 Phoenix Hill totals $10,799,303 ($2,118 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $15,568,751 ($3,054 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 Phoenix 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 neighborhood 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 Phoenix Hill’s 5,098 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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Phoenix 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 Phoenix Hill residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
5.694
Robbery
0.7431
Rape
0.7084
Murder
0.1495
Total Violent Crime
7.295 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
19.55
Vehicle Theft
7.058
Burglary
4.113
Arson
0.0947
Total Property Crime
30.81 (D+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.3669
Drug Crimes
9.629
Vandalism
10.95
Identity Theft
0.2700
Animal Cruelty
0.1046
Total "Other" Rate
21.32 (D-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

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

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
F
F
C-
B
C+
D
D+
D+
C
B+
C+
D+
B
C-
C+
B+
C+
C
A
C+
F
D-
D-
C
A-
B-
C-
C
C-

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Phoenix Hill is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
A+
A+
B-
B
B
D+
D-
D-
C+
D+
D+
F
D-
D-
B+
B-
B-
D-
F
F
A-
D+
D+
C-
B+
B+
A
A+
A+

Considering only the crime rate, Phoenix Hill is less safe than the Kentucky state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Phoenix Hill, Louisville, KY average SchoolGrade of D+, with 29% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Phoenix Hill schools on SchoolGrade

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