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

Crime per Capita in Allen County

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

 

Allen County, IN Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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Other Crime Grade
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$116.3 million

Cost of Crime™ for Allen County, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $745 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Allen County 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 Allen County, IN Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US county. Allen County ranks in the 79th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 79% of counties but less safe than 21%. This analysis applies only to Allen County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.

The crime rate in Allen County is 21.52 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Allen County Residents generally consider the northeast part of the county to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Allen County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 26 in the central areas to 1 in 76 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the west parts of Allen County, IN see the most incidents - about 1,435 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 277 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Allen County, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Allen County for 2025 is $116,293,013. This translates to approximately $287 per resident and $745 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Allen County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.8%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Allen County Compared to Other Counties?

Allen County, IN: $287
St. Joseph County, IN: $719
Hamilton County, IN: $237
Indiana: $402
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Allen County is $287 per year, which is $177 less than the national average and $116 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Allen County:
  • In St. Joseph County, IN, crime costs $719 per person, which is $432 more than in Allen County.
  • In Hamilton County, IN, crime costs $237 per person, which is $49 less than in Allen County

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Allen County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Allen County
Cost per Allen County Resident
Murder
$25.4 million
$63
Rape/Sexual Assault
$12.3 million
$30
Robbery
$3.53 million
$9
Assault
$13.1 million
$32
Kidnapping
$5.25 million
$13
Vehicle Theft
$10.7 million
$26
Burglary
$5.28 million
$13
Theft
$20.2 million
$50
Arson
$909,975
$2
Vandalism
$2.74 million
$7
Animal Cruelty
$221,918
$1
Drug Crimes
$14.2 million
$35
Identity Theft
$2.40 million
$6
Total Cost of Crime
$116,293,013
$287

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Allen County, 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 Allen County totals $232,412,257 ($573 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $348,705,270 ($860 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 Allen County 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 north part of the county 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 Allen County has 55, have the same problem. Of Allen County’s 405,591 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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Allen County 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 Allen County residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.127
Robbery
0.2770
Rape
0.5021
Murder
0.0333
Total Violent Crime
1.939 (A+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.619
Vehicle Theft
1.708
Burglary
1.434
Arson
0.0929
Total Property Crime
12.85 (B)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2134
Drug Crimes
4.729
Vandalism
0.9467
Identity Theft
0.7660
Animal Cruelty
0.0740
Total "Other" Rate
6.729 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of crime in Allen County is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Allen County.

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Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
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Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations

Allen County is lower versus other counties of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.

Similar County
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
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A

Considering only the crime rate, Allen County is as safe as the Indiana state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Allen County, IN average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Allen County schools on SchoolGrade

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