This is an analysis for November, 2019 based on data posted by the Louisville Metro Police Department 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.
The Analysis reflects events that happen on the lines and so some of the reports reflect what has happened just on the line and outside the geopolitical boundary of the neighborhood.
There was one police report of a suicide on Dean Drive. It was a tragedy but not a crime.
There were 38 crime reports between November 1 and November 30. There were 32 reports for the 40218 area and six reports for 40220. Of course it was up from the 21 reports for the area in October but certainly less than the 54 reports in September.
To cut to the chase about the 40220 section the six reports will be listed:
Right off of the top, it will be noted that there were seven reports at 2300 Goldsmith Lane. Six of them were missing children reports and one cold check charge. I presume that the missing children were at Boys and Girls Haven.
The 3300 block of Bardstown Rd had five police reports. Three of the complaints were at a hotel/motel that included two harassment charges and a theft incident. The other two were possession of a forged instrument and a harassment complaint with physical contact.
The most type of crime report in the 40218 area for the month was "Theft/Larceny." They appeared to happen at the edges of the neighborhood and not within the center.
There were three assault reports. Two of them appeared to be at a single event in the 2300 Block of Terrier Court, which is a set of apartment houses. The third was at 3500 Meadow Court
There were two burglaries. One burglary was at a church in the 2800 block of Hikes lane. The other was an apartment in the 2300 block of Hikes Lane.
There were three fraud reports in the 2900 block of Hikes Lane, 3500 block of Lisbon Lane, and 3600 block of Bardstown Rd. The Lisbon Lane incident appeared to be someone reporting identity theft.
There were two categories with only one report. There was one vandalism report at the 2300 Block of Hikes Lane at a business. There was one domestic violence report in the 2200 block of Gerald Court.
Overall, if there was a particular theme, the crime reports in the 40218 section were mainly at the south and west edges of the neighborhood and not so much within the neighborhood.
It remains to be said that the crime prevention techniques that Bon Air residents are using are effective. Getting a door camera or a smart doorbell does deter would-be thieves. As I walk the neighborhood making the next distribution of our membership letter, I note that many households have made the investment.
Also, consider joining a block watch. The Bon Air Neighborhood Association continues to endorse participation in block watches. Given Chief Steve Conrad's recent statement that the LMPD budget woes will lead to between 75 to 100 fewer police officers in the next fiscal year, block watches seem all the more to be a viable citizen response to make our community safer.
If you are interested in Block Watch participation, please come to the next Bon Air Neighborhood Association meeting Monday, December 9, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the community room of the
Bon Air Neighborhood.
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.
The Analysis reflects events that happen on the lines and so some of the reports reflect what has happened just on the line and outside the geopolitical boundary of the neighborhood.
There was one police report of a suicide on Dean Drive. It was a tragedy but not a crime.
There were 38 crime reports between November 1 and November 30. There were 32 reports for the 40218 area and six reports for 40220. Of course it was up from the 21 reports for the area in October but certainly less than the 54 reports in September.
To cut to the chase about the 40220 section the six reports will be listed:
- 2800 BLOCK FLORA AVE MISSING PERSONS
- 3100 BLOCK RADIANCE RD KNOWING WANTON/RECKLESS EXPLOIT OF ADULT
- 3500 BLOCK BROCKTON LN TBUT OR DISP FIREARM
- 3500 BLOCK GOLDSMITH LN VEHICLE BREAK-IN/THEFT PARKING LOT / GARAGE
- 3500 BLOCK GOLDSMITH LN TBUT OR DISP FROM BUILDING < $500
- 3500 BLOCK GOLDSMITH LN MISSING PERSONS
Right off of the top, it will be noted that there were seven reports at 2300 Goldsmith Lane. Six of them were missing children reports and one cold check charge. I presume that the missing children were at Boys and Girls Haven.
The 3300 block of Bardstown Rd had five police reports. Three of the complaints were at a hotel/motel that included two harassment charges and a theft incident. The other two were possession of a forged instrument and a harassment complaint with physical contact.
The most type of crime report in the 40218 area for the month was "Theft/Larceny." They appeared to happen at the edges of the neighborhood and not within the center.
- 2200 BLOCK BASHFORD MANOR LN
- 2200 BLOCK HIKES LN
- 2200 BLOCK HIKES LN
- 2200 BLOCK HIKES LN
- 2200 BLOCK LIVERPOOL LN
- 3700 BLOCK BARDSTOWN RD
- 3700 BLOCK BARDSTOWN RD
There were three assault reports. Two of them appeared to be at a single event in the 2300 Block of Terrier Court, which is a set of apartment houses. The third was at 3500 Meadow Court
There were two burglaries. One burglary was at a church in the 2800 block of Hikes lane. The other was an apartment in the 2300 block of Hikes Lane.
There were three fraud reports in the 2900 block of Hikes Lane, 3500 block of Lisbon Lane, and 3600 block of Bardstown Rd. The Lisbon Lane incident appeared to be someone reporting identity theft.
There were two categories with only one report. There was one vandalism report at the 2300 Block of Hikes Lane at a business. There was one domestic violence report in the 2200 block of Gerald Court.
Overall, if there was a particular theme, the crime reports in the 40218 section were mainly at the south and west edges of the neighborhood and not so much within the neighborhood.
It remains to be said that the crime prevention techniques that Bon Air residents are using are effective. Getting a door camera or a smart doorbell does deter would-be thieves. As I walk the neighborhood making the next distribution of our membership letter, I note that many households have made the investment.
Also, consider joining a block watch. The Bon Air Neighborhood Association continues to endorse participation in block watches. Given Chief Steve Conrad's recent statement that the LMPD budget woes will lead to between 75 to 100 fewer police officers in the next fiscal year, block watches seem all the more to be a viable citizen response to make our community safer.
If you are interested in Block Watch participation, please come to the next Bon Air Neighborhood Association meeting Monday, December 9, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the community room of the
Bon Air Neighborhood.
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