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

Crime per Capita in Phyllis

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

 

Phyllis, KY Map of Crime Rates
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C+

Overall Crime Grade™

C
B+
Other Crime Grade
D+

$355,089

Cost of Crime™ for Phyllis, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $953 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Phyllis ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of cities but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Phyllis's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Phyllis is 22.93 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Phyllis Residents generally consider the east part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Phyllis varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 34 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 47 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Phyllis, KY see the most incidents - about 15 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Phyllis, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Phyllis for 2025 is $355,089. This translates to approximately $412 per resident and $953 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.5% of the median household income in Phyllis. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

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

Phyllis, KY: $412
Shively, KY: $844
Ekron, KY: $233
Kentucky: $450
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Phyllis is $412 per year, which is $52 less than the national average and $37 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Phyllis:
  • In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $432 more than in Phyllis.
  • In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $179 less than in Phyllis

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Phyllis for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Phyllis
Cost per Phyllis Resident
Murder
$130,007
$151
Rape/Sexual Assault
$36,260
$42
Robbery
$9,591
$11
Assault
$49,554
$58
Kidnapping
$9,292
$11
Vehicle Theft
$7,136
$8
Burglary
$15,463
$18
Theft
$25,307
$29
Arson
$1,523
$2
Vandalism
$39,041
$45
Animal Cruelty
$435
$1
Drug Crimes
$30,766
$36
Identity Theft
$714
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$355,089
$412

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Phyllis, 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 Phyllis totals $1,051,389 ($1,221 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,406,479 ($1,634 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 Phyllis 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 Phyllis’s 861 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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Phyllis 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 Phyllis residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
2.004
Robbery
0.3542
Rape
0.6946
Murder
0.0803
Total Violent Crime
3.133 (C)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.675
Vehicle Theft
0.5352
Burglary
1.980
Arson
0.0732
Total Property Crime
8.264 (B+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1780
Drug Crimes
4.831
Vandalism
6.347
Identity Theft
0.1071
Animal Cruelty
0.0684
Total "Other" Rate
11.53 (D+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Phyllis 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
D+
D+
D+
D-
D-
D-
D-
D+
D+
D+
C
C
A+
A+
A+
C-
D-
D-
C+
B
B
C+
B+
B+
B-
C+
C+
D+
D
D

Considering only the crime rate, Phyllis is safer than 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 Phyllis, KY average SchoolGrade of D-, with 22% actual proficiency versus 24% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Phyllis schools on SchoolGrade

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