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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B+
Property Crime Grade	C-
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$18,870

Cost of Crime™ for Coal Bluff, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $953 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Coal Bluff ranks in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 48% of cities but less safe than 52%. This analysis applies only to Coal Bluff's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Coal Bluff is 24.58 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Coal Bluff, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Coal Bluff for 2025 is $18,870. This translates to approximately $393 per resident and $953 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Coal Bluff. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 54.3%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Coal Bluff Compared to Other Cities?

Coal Bluff, IN:	$393
Notre Dame, IN:	$1359
Roanoke, IN:	$181
Indiana:	$402
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Coal Bluff is $393 per year, which is $71 less than the national average and $9 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Coal Bluff:

In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $966 more than in Coal Bluff.
In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $212 less than in Coal Bluff

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Coal Bluff	Cost per Coal Bluff Resident
Murder	$7,554	$157
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1,653	$34
Robbery	$679	$14
Assault	$1,545	$32
Kidnapping	$756	$16
Vehicle Theft	$219	$5
Burglary	$880	$18
Theft	$3,535	$74
Arson	$133	$3
Vandalism	$552	$12
Animal Cruelty	$22	$0
Drug Crimes	$1,306	$27
Identity Theft	$34	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$18,870	$393

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Coal Bluff, 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 Coal Bluff totals $58,648 ($1,222 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $77,518 ($1,615 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 Coal Bluff 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 Coal Bluff’s 48 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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Coal Bluff 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 Coal Bluff residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.121
Robbery	0.4498
Rape	0.5680
Murder	0.0837
Total Violent Crime	2.222 (B+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	14.22
Vehicle Theft	0.2942
Burglary	2.022
Arson	0.1149
Total Property Crime	16.65 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2599
Drug Crimes	3.679
Vandalism	1.611
Identity Theft	0.0915
Animal Cruelty	0.0613
Total "Other" Rate	5.702 (B)

Individual Coal Bluff Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Perth, IN	C	C+	D+
Fontanet, IN	B+	A	B
Bee Ridge, IN	A-	B+	B+
Cloverland, IN	B+	A	C+
Brazil, IN	B	B-	C+
Carbon, IN	B-	C+	C+
Diamond, IN	B	B	B-
Staunton, IN	A	A+	B
Sandcut, IN	A+	A	A+
Bridgeton, IN	D-	D	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Coal Bluff 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
Kelloggsville, OH	C+	C-	C-
Kahakuloa, HI	C	A-	A-
Kampville, MO	F	F	F
Silver Cross, AL	F	C+	C+
Silva, ND	D	C-	C-
Sil Murk, AZ	D	D-	D-
Kayoulah, VA	B-	B+	B+
Keaukaha, HI	F	D-	D-
Shoup, ID	C-	B-	B-
Keegan, ME	D	A-	A-

Considering only the crime rate, Coal Bluff 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 Coal Bluff, IN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 39% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Coal Bluff schools on SchoolGrade

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