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Is Shepherdsville, Kentucky Safe?

Population 14,931 · Safer than 31% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 14,931, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Shepherdsville earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,192 per 100K.

Shepherdsville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricShepherdsvilleKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate325.0307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1928.12033.91,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate184.0--268.2
Theft Rate1192.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate274.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC

225.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

325/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1928/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Shepherdsville

Violent crime in Shepherdsville is close to the national average. The rate of 325.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1928.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,192 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Shepherdsville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault184
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary342
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,192
085% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft274
086% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Shepherdsville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shepherdsville
325.0
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shepherdsville
1928.1
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Shepherdsville Safety

Is Shepherdsville safe?
Not especially. Shepherdsville earns a C with a crime rate of 225.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Shepherdsville?
225.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 325.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1928.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Shepherdsville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Shepherdsville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,192 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Shepherdsville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Shepherdsville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Shepherdsville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Shepherdsville?
Crime rates have held steady in Shepherdsville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Shepherdsville compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Shepherdsville ranks behind about 78% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Shepherdsville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Shepherdsville?
Bad. A C grade and 225.3 per-thousand rate put Shepherdsville below 69% of US cities. Violent crime at 325 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Shepherdsville?
325.0 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (184), robbery (43), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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