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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	A-

Which crimes are included?

$162,533

Cost of Crime™ for Boggstown, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $643 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Boggstown ranks in the 74th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 74% of cities but less safe than 26%. This analysis applies only to Boggstown's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Boggstown is 17.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Boggstown Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Boggstown varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 56 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 64 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Boggstown, IN see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Boggstown, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Boggstown for 2025 is $162,533. This translates to approximately $242 per resident and $643 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Boggstown. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 28.9%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Boggstown Compared to Other Cities?

Boggstown, IN:	$242
Notre Dame, IN:	$1359
Roanoke, IN:	$181
Indiana:	$402
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Boggstown is $242 per year, which is $223 less than the national average and $161 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Boggstown:

In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $1,118 more than in Boggstown.
In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $61 less than in Boggstown

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Boggstown for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Boggstown	Cost per Boggstown Resident
Murder	$47,411	$70
Rape/Sexual Assault	$21,671	$32
Robbery	$9,423	$14
Assault	$12,925	$19
Kidnapping	$4,751	$7
Vehicle Theft	$3,046	$5
Burglary	$7,102	$11
Theft	$31,390	$47
Arson	$1,881	$3
Vandalism	$2,496	$4
Animal Cruelty	$340	$1
Drug Crimes	$19,463	$29
Identity Theft	$635	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$162,533	$242

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Boggstown, 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 Boggstown totals $426,428 ($634 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $588,961 ($875 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 Boggstown 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 city has few 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 have the same problem. Of Boggstown’s 673 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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Boggstown 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 Boggstown residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.6687
Robbery	0.4451
Rape	0.5311
Murder	0.0375
Total Violent Crime	1.682 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.006
Vehicle Theft	0.2923
Burglary	1.163
Arson	0.1157
Total Property Crime	10.58 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1164
Drug Crimes	3.910
Vandalism	0.5191
Identity Theft	0.1218
Animal Cruelty	0.0683
Total "Other" Rate	4.735 (A-)

Individual Boggstown Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
London, IN	B+	A+	B-
Needham, IN	B	A	C+
Fairland, IN	A	A	A
Clover Village, IN	A-	A+	B-
Urmeyville, IN	B	A	C
Bengal, IN	A	A	A
Green Meadows, IN	A-	A	A-
Smithland, IN	A	A+	A+
Pleasant View, IN	A+	A+	A+
Shelbyville, IN	B-	B	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Boggstown is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. 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
Chattanooga, OK	C+	D+	D+
Nine Times, SC	D+	D+	D+
Spring Place, GA	B+	B+	B+
Clodine, TX	B-	C	C
West Park, OH	A-	B+	B+
Clermont, KY	A-	A	A
Westfir, OR	F	F	F
Holland, IA	B+	B+	B+
Cincinnati, IA	B+	B+	B+
Chokio, MN	C-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Boggstown is safer than 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 Boggstown, IN average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 49% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Boggstown schools on SchoolGrade

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