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Is Shively, Kentucky Safe?

Population 15,895 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 15,895, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Shively earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,380 per 100K.

Shively Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricShivelyKentucky AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate294.0307.9363.8
Property Crime Rate1919.22033.91,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate184.0--268.2
Theft Rate1380.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate461.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

294/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1919/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Shively

Violent crime in Shively is below the national average. The rate of 294.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1919.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,380 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Shively Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault184
069% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary329
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,380
098% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft461
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Shively Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shively
294.0
State
307.9
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Shively
1919.2
State
2033.9
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Shively Safety

Is Shively safe?
Not especially. Shively earns a C with a crime rate of 221.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Shively?
221.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 294.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1919.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Shively safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Shively's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,380 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Shively?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Shively generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Shively police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Shively?
No. Crime in Shively has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Shively compare to other cities in Kentucky?
Below average for the state. Shively ranks behind about 68% of Kentucky cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Shively to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Shively?
Bad. A C grade and 221.3 per-thousand rate put Shively below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 294 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Shively?
294.0 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (184), robbery (68), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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