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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	A-
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$53,275

Cost of Crime™ for Pleasant Valley, KY

In 2025, crime will cost $791 per household.

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Pleasant Valley ranks in the 81st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 81% of cities but less safe than 19%. This analysis applies only to Pleasant Valley's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pleasant Valley is 15.16 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pleasant Valley Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pleasant Valley varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 59 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 71 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Pleasant Valley, KY see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pleasant Valley, KY

The total projected cost of crime in Pleasant Valley for 2025 is $53,275. This translates to approximately $282 per resident and $791 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Pleasant Valley. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pleasant Valley Compared to Other Cities?

Pleasant Valley, KY:	$282
Shively, KY:	$844
Ekron, KY:	$233
Kentucky:	$450
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pleasant Valley is $282 per year, which is $182 less than the national average and $168 less than Kentucky's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pleasant Valley:

In Shively, KY, crime costs $844 per person, which is $562 more than in Pleasant Valley.
In Ekron, KY, crime costs $233 per person, which is $48 less than in Pleasant Valley

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Pleasant Valley	Cost per Pleasant Valley Resident
Murder	$21,229	$112
Rape/Sexual Assault	$6,594	$35
Robbery	$1,546	$8
Assault	$2,845	$15
Kidnapping	$2,378	$13
Vehicle Theft	$1,461	$8
Burglary	$4,417	$23
Theft	$4,476	$24
Arson	$282	$1
Vandalism	$2,992	$16
Animal Cruelty	$74	$0
Drug Crimes	$4,634	$25
Identity Theft	$348	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$53,275	$282

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pleasant Valley, 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 Pleasant Valley totals $173,567 ($918 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $226,842 ($1,200 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 Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley’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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Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.5242
Robbery	0.2600
Rape	0.5754
Murder	0.0598
Total Violent Crime	1.419 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	4.573
Vehicle Theft	0.4991
Burglary	2.577
Arson	0.0618
Total Property Crime	7.711 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2075
Drug Crimes	3.315
Vandalism	2.216
Identity Theft	0.2379
Animal Cruelty	0.0526
Total "Other" Rate	6.029 (B)

Individual Pleasant Valley Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cowan, KY	B+	B	B+
Myers, KY	C	B	C-
Ewing, KY	B	B-	B+
Ellisville, KY	A-	A	A-
Sprout, KY	D+	B-	D
Carlisle, KY	C	C	C-
Craintown, KY	D	A-	D-
Nepton, KY	D	B	D-
Piqua, KY	B	B-	B-
East Union, KY	D+	B-	D

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pleasant Valley 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
Floraville, IL	A	A	A
Utica, KS	F	D-	D-
Ursina Junction, PA	B	B	B
Unity House, PA	A+	A+	A+
Uniontown, MD	B-	A-	A-
Union Temple, TN	C-	C	C
Union Mills, KY	B+	B	B
Union Level, VA	B-	B-	B-
Union, IN	A	A	A
Fox Hill, AR	C	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley, KY average SchoolGrade of D, with 26% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Pleasant Valley schools on SchoolGrade

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