The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in 46158, IN: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in 46158

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in 46158.

 

46158, IN Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

A-
D
Other Crime Grade
B+

$8.19 million

Cost of Crime™ for 46158, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $875 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in 46158 in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is 46158, IN Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US zip. 46158 ranks in the 38th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 38% of zip codes but less safe than 62%. This analysis applies only to 46158's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby zip codes.

The crime rate in 46158 is 30.19 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. 46158 Residents generally consider the southwest part of the zip to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in 46158 varies by area - ranging from 1 in 7 in the central areas to 1 in 88 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of 46158, IN see the most incidents - about 204 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the zip has the fewest, with approximately 29 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in 46158, IN

The total projected cost of crime in 46158 for 2025 is $8,190,840. This translates to approximately $336 per resident and $875 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in 46158. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 60.9%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in 46158 Compared to Other Zip Codes?

46158, IN: $336
46628, IN: $966
46814, IN: $153
Indiana: $402
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in 46158 is $336 per year, which is $128 less than the national average and $66 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare zip codes similar to 46158:
  • In 46628, IN, crime costs $966 per person, which is $631 more than in 46158.
  • In 46814, IN, crime costs $153 per person, which is $183 less than in 46158

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of 46158 for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to 46158
Cost per 46158 Resident
Murder
$2.16 million
$88
Rape/Sexual Assault
$764,694
$31
Robbery
$248,124
$10
Assault
$775,530
$32
Kidnapping
$141,164
$6
Vehicle Theft
$183,187
$8
Burglary
$287,623
$12
Theft
$2.69 million
$110
Arson
$60,033
$2
Vandalism
$157,080
$6
Animal Cruelty
$9,934
$0
Drug Crimes
$679,016
$28
Identity Theft
$39,566
$2
Total Cost of Crime
$8,190,840
$336

The Intangible Cost of Crime in 46158, IN

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in 46158 totals $18,269,103 ($749 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $26,459,942 ($1,085 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the 46158 crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the zip has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports 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 46158 has 3, have the same problem. Of 46158’s 24,387 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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46158 Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 46158 residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.107
Robbery
0.3235
Rape
0.5172
Murder
0.0471
Total Violent Crime
1.995 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
21.28
Vehicle Theft
0.4851
Burglary
1.300
Arson
0.1019
Total Property Crime
23.17 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0955
Drug Crimes
3.764
Vandalism
0.9016
Identity Theft
0.2096
Animal Cruelty
0.0551
Total "Other" Rate
5.026 (B+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Zip Codes

Compared to surrounding zip codes, the rate of crime in 46158 is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for zip codes close to 46158.

Nearby Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
A
A-
A
A
A
A+
A
A+
A-
A
B
A-
A
A-
C
C-
C-
B
B
C+
B
A
C
B+
A-
B+
C-
A
D

Crime Maps and Rates for Zip with Similar Populations

46158 is higher versus other zip codes of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in zip codes with comparable overall population in the zip‘s boundaries.

Similar Zip
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
C
C
B-
B+
B+
A-
B+
B+
C
A-
A-
D-
F
F
A
C
C
B
B
B
B-
C
C
C
C-
C-
C-
A-
A-

Considering only the crime rate, 46158 is less safe than the Indiana state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in 46158, IN average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See 46158 schools on SchoolGrade

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