This is an analysis for August, 2019 based on data posted by the Louisville Metro Police Department at and website website at https://data.louisvilleky.gov/dataset/crime-reports/resource/6d81fdf8-27e7-41ac-9ae4-1bfd8730f002
It is a Microsoft Excel file that requires just a touch of manipulation and sorting
As usual it includes the crimes reported within the boundaries of the historical Bon Air Neighborhood as defined:
1) Bardstown Road on the West
2) Hikes Lane on the South
3) Furman Blvd on the East and
4) Taylorsville Rd and the Watterson Expressway on the North.
Crime was up from July by 20.75 percent. There were 63 police reports in the Bon Air Neighborhood. There were 41 reports in the 40218 zip code portion and 22 reports in the 40220 zip code portion. That is compared to 31 reports for July in the 40218 portion and 21 reports in the 40220 portion. However, the severity of the types of crime in the 40220 seemed to be of an increased nature.
I have had a few emails about the issues at Fureen and Sharon Circle. Apparently there was a shooting at both Fureen and Lisbon Ln that was outside of the observation period. I have word from Officer McMillian that they have made arrests,
But Officer McMillian also gave a "stern" warning for neighbors not to let their guard down:
He said, "Juveniles tend not to stay incarcerated very long prior to adjudication and they may even be back home almost immediately. Implore neighbors to secure vehicles, glove boxes and firearms."
In terms of areas of police reports the breakdown was as follows by blocks:
In terms of breakdowns by the zip codes the following was noted:
In terms of the 40218 zip code area . . .
All of the motor vehicle thefts and break-ins took place in the 40218 area. Four of the break-ins took place in the Sharon Circle/Fureen Drive area, which has been unusual for that area.
Furthermore, it serves to note that the Sharon Circle/Fureen Drive also had a robbery report that was at about the same time as one of the vehicle break-in reports.
The drug charges were all on Green Meadows Drive in the apartment complex.
In terms of the 40220 area
Nine of the 12 assault reports took place in the 40220 area (by blocks).
The burglaries took place in the following areas\blocks:
I want to echo my quote of Officer McMillian from earlier. Crime prevention works. Lock cars. Do not leave valuables or firearms in them. Lock houses. Close blinds.
It is hard to say if some of the problem is school being in session. If crime stays at a higher rate for September, it may very well be related to the influx of adolescents for school.
We will be having a representative from LMPD at the General Membership meeting at Buechel Park Baptist Church, 2403 Hikes Lane, Monday, September 30, 2019 at 6:30 pm. That is the fifth Monday and we hope that many more can come because it is a type of weekday when organizations usually do not have meetings.
It is a Microsoft Excel file that requires just a touch of manipulation and sorting
As usual it includes the crimes reported within the boundaries of the historical Bon Air Neighborhood as defined:
1) Bardstown Road on the West
2) Hikes Lane on the South
3) Furman Blvd on the East and
4) Taylorsville Rd and the Watterson Expressway on the North.
Crime was up from July by 20.75 percent. There were 63 police reports in the Bon Air Neighborhood. There were 41 reports in the 40218 zip code portion and 22 reports in the 40220 zip code portion. That is compared to 31 reports for July in the 40218 portion and 21 reports in the 40220 portion. However, the severity of the types of crime in the 40220 seemed to be of an increased nature.
I have had a few emails about the issues at Fureen and Sharon Circle. Apparently there was a shooting at both Fureen and Lisbon Ln that was outside of the observation period. I have word from Officer McMillian that they have made arrests,
But Officer McMillian also gave a "stern" warning for neighbors not to let their guard down:
He said, "Juveniles tend not to stay incarcerated very long prior to adjudication and they may even be back home almost immediately. Implore neighbors to secure vehicles, glove boxes and firearms."
In terms of breakdowns overall The most common crime in the overall neighborhood for the month was:
- Assaults= 12
- Theft/Larcenies=9
- Burglaries= 6
- Vandalism=6
- Drug/Alcohol =6
- Fraud = 5
- Vehicle Break-ins=5
- Motor Vehicle thefts=2
In terms of areas of police reports the breakdown was as follows by blocks:
- 3300 Bardstown Rd/2200 Goldsmith Lane =12
- 3600 Green Meadows=7
- Fureen Drive/Sharon Circle= 5
- Doreen Way = 4
- 3500 Brockton Lane = 3
- 3500 Terrier Lane =3
In terms of breakdowns by the zip codes the following was noted:
In terms of the 40218 zip code area . . .
All of the motor vehicle thefts and break-ins took place in the 40218 area. Four of the break-ins took place in the Sharon Circle/Fureen Drive area, which has been unusual for that area.
Furthermore, it serves to note that the Sharon Circle/Fureen Drive also had a robbery report that was at about the same time as one of the vehicle break-in reports.
The drug charges were all on Green Meadows Drive in the apartment complex.
In terms of the 40220 area
Nine of the 12 assault reports took place in the 40220 area (by blocks).
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It is hard to say if some of the problem is school being in session. If crime stays at a higher rate for September, it may very well be related to the influx of adolescents for school.
We will be having a representative from LMPD at the General Membership meeting at Buechel Park Baptist Church, 2403 Hikes Lane, Monday, September 30, 2019 at 6:30 pm. That is the fifth Monday and we hope that many more can come because it is a type of weekday when organizations usually do not have meetings.
Its related to the number of rental houses and section eight. Our neighbors are aging and dying off, leaving their houses to the heirs who believe they will get rich from renting out a house in Hikes Point. Eventually they will degrade the properties nd neighborhood enough that it will take the profit out and the the houses will flip to homebuyers once again. We went through this cycle ten years ago as well. Another spect is weak compassionate government that does not wish to incarcerate kids who commit crimes. That is am election issues and sometimes harder to correct.
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful that you post these. Again thank you, thank you, thank you!
ReplyDeleteGlad I can be of service.
Delete3000 Radiance Road was not the victim of a robbery
ReplyDeleteI edited it to reflect the 3000 block of Radiance
DeleteWhat time is the meeting on the 30th
ReplyDelete6:30 pm
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