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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D+
Property Crime Grade	A
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$94,105

Cost of Crime™ for Grayford, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,031 per household.

More cost data

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

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Grayford ranks in the 81st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 81% of cities but less safe than 19%. This analysis applies only to Grayford's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Grayford is 15.09 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Grayford, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Grayford for 2025 is $94,105. This translates to approximately $390 per resident and $1,031 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.3% of the median household income in Grayford. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

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

Grayford, IN:	$390
Notre Dame, IN:	$1359
Roanoke, IN:	$181
Indiana:	$402
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Grayford is $390 per year, which is $74 less than the national average and $12 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Grayford:

In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $969 more than in Grayford.
In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $210 less than in Grayford

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Grayford	Cost per Grayford Resident
Murder	$39,173	$163
Rape/Sexual Assault	$8,930	$37
Robbery	$1,371	$6
Assault	$21,372	$89
Kidnapping	$3,060	$13
Vehicle Theft	$2,516	$10
Burglary	$4,611	$19
Theft	$4,296	$18
Arson	$640	$3
Vandalism	$1,561	$6
Animal Cruelty	$93	$0
Drug Crimes	$5,998	$25
Identity Theft	$484	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$94,105	$390

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Grayford, 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 Grayford totals $307,892 ($1,278 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $401,997 ($1,668 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 Grayford 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 Grayford’s 241 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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Grayford 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 Grayford residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	3.088
Robbery	0.1808
Rape	0.6111
Murder	0.0865
Total Violent Crime	3.966 (D+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	3.442
Vehicle Theft	0.6742
Burglary	2.109
Arson	0.1100
Total Property Crime	6.335 (A)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2094
Drug Crimes	3.365
Vandalism	0.9069
Identity Theft	0.2596
Animal Cruelty	0.0523
Total "Other" Rate	4.793 (B+)

Individual Grayford Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Vernon, IN	B-	C+	B-
San Jacinto, IN	A-	D+	A
Walnut Ridge, IN	A+	C+	A+
North Vernon, IN	B	C+	B
Butlerville, IN	A-	C	A+
Lovett, IN	A-	B+	A-
Hayden, IN	A	B+	A
Dupont, IN	B-	B+	B-
Queensville, IN	B+	B	B
Commiskey, IN	C+	B+	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Grayford 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
Denning, NY	B-	C	C
Tanner, WV	D+	D	D
Tampico, MT	D	F	F
Sylvester, TX	D	D-	D-
Swiftcurrent, MT	F	F	F
Surprise Valley, OR	C+	B	B
Derby, MS	A-	A+	A+
Denver, TN	D-	D-	D-
Dentville, MS	B-	A	A
Tarbellville, VT	B+	C-	C-

Considering only the crime rate, Grayford 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 Grayford, IN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Grayford schools on SchoolGrade

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