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

Crime per Capita in Depauw

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

 

Depauw, IN Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A-
A
Other Crime Grade
A-

$424,892

Cost of Crime™ for Depauw, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $635 per household.

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

The A grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Depauw ranks in the 90th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 90% of cities but less safe than 10%. This analysis applies only to Depauw's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Depauw is 12.48 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Depauw Residents generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Depauw varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 68 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 97 in the northwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Depauw, IN see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Depauw, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Depauw for 2025 is $424,892. This translates to approximately $236 per resident and $635 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Depauw. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.6%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

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

Depauw, IN: $236
Notre Dame, IN: $1359
Roanoke, IN: $181
Indiana: $402
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Depauw is $236 per year, which is $228 less than the national average and $166 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Depauw:
  • In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $1,123 more than in Depauw.
  • In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $55 less than in Depauw

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Depauw for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Depauw
Cost per Depauw Resident
Murder
$155,009
$86
Rape/Sexual Assault
$57,014
$32
Robbery
$20,418
$11
Assault
$49,188
$27
Kidnapping
$16,821
$9
Vehicle Theft
$7,479
$4
Burglary
$15,317
$9
Theft
$51,260
$28
Arson
$4,229
$2
Vandalism
$14,709
$8
Animal Cruelty
$455
$0
Drug Crimes
$31,004
$17
Identity Theft
$1,988
$1
Total Cost of Crime
$424,892
$236

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Depauw, 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 Depauw totals $1,322,926 ($735 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,747,818 ($970 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 Depauw 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 Depauw’s 1,801 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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Depauw 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 Depauw residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.9510
Robbery
0.3604
Rape
0.5221
Murder
0.0458
Total Violent Crime
1.879 (A-)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
5.496
Vehicle Theft
0.2682
Burglary
0.9377
Arson
0.0972
Total Property Crime
6.799 (A)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1540
Drug Crimes
2.327
Vandalism
1.143
Identity Theft
0.1426
Animal Cruelty
0.0342
Total "Other" Rate
3.801 (A-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
B+
B+
B+
A
A-
A+
A-
A-
B+
A-
A
A+
B+
A
B
A-
A
B+
A
B-
A+
A+
A+
A+
A-
B-
A
A+
A+
A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Depauw 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
D+
D
D
C
D
D
B
C
C
B
B+
B+
A
B
B
D
D+
D+
D-
F
F
A-
A
A
B
B-
B-
B+
C
C

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

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