South Milford, IN Murder Rates and Murder Maps

Crime Grade's murder map shows the safest places in South Milford in green. The most dangerous areas in South Milford are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is South Milford, IN Safe?

The D- grade means the rate of murder is much higher than the average US city. South Milford is in the 14th percentile for safety, meaning 86% of cities are safer and 14% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to South Milford's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of murder in South Milford is 0.1168 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

Interpreting the Murder Maps

When looking at the murder map for South Milford, remember that the rate of murder per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the murder rate map do not always indicate danger for South Milford residents who live there.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which South Milford has 0, always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which South Milford has 0, have the same problem. Of South Milford’s 590 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.

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South Milford Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All murder rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 South Milford residents in a standard year.

Individual South Milford Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of murder in South Milford is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to South Milford.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Murder Crime Grade
Indianola, IN	A+	B-	A+	F
Wayne Center, IN	B	C	C+	D-
Shady Nook, IN	B-	B+	C+	B-
Woodruff, IN	C+	B	D+	D
Wolcottville, IN	C+	B-	C-	D
Mount Pisgah, IN	A+	B-	A+	F
Helmer, IN	B+	C+	A-	B-
Kendallville, IN	B-	B-	C+	B-
Hudson, IN	A-	C	A-	C-
Rome City, IN	B+	B	B+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Milford is higher versus other cities of the same size for murder. 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	Murder Crime Grade
Mayton, MS	A+	A+	A+	A-
Russellville, SC	D	F	F	D-
Royalton, IN	A+	A+	A+	C-
Ross, MN	B-	B-	B-	A
Roslin, TN	D+	D	D	B
Rosindale, NC	D-	D-	D-	D
Roseland, NE	B	C	C	B
Rosebud, MT	D-	D-	D-	C+
Rose City, TX	F	D-	D-	D+
Rolla, AR	C-	C+	C+	C-

Considering only the murder rate, South Milford is less safe than the Indiana state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in South Milford, IN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 42% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See South Milford schools on SchoolGrade

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