The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Indiana: Crime Maps and Statistics

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$2.8 billion

Cost of Crime™ for Indiana

In 2025, crime will cost $1,029 per household.

More cost data

Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Indiana 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 Indiana Safe?

The A- grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US state. Indiana ranks in the 82nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 82% of states but less safe than 18%. This analysis applies only to Indiana's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby states.

The crime rate in Indiana is 23.07 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Indiana Residents generally consider the southeast part of the state to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Indiana varies by city - ranging from 1 in 36 in the north cities to 1 in 51 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Indiana see the most incidents - about 43,091 per year. In contrast, the west part of the state has the fewest, with approximately 6,386 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Indiana

The total projected cost of crime in Indiana for 2025 is $2,825,484,038. This translates to approximately $402 per resident and $1,029 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Indiana. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.6%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 35.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Indiana Compared to Other States?

Indiana:	$402
New Mexico:	$835
New Jersey:	$240
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Indiana is $402 per year, which is $62 less than the national average. Below we compare states similar to Indiana:

In New Mexico, crime costs $835 per person, which is $433 more than in Indiana.
In New Jersey, crime costs $240 per person, which is $163 less than in Indiana

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Indiana	Cost per Indiana Resident
Murder	$953.8 million	$136
Rape/Sexual Assault	$231.5 million	$33
Robbery	$90.4 million	$13
Assault	$422.4 million	$60
Kidnapping	$116.7 million	$17
Vehicle Theft	$201.2 million	$29
Burglary	$123.5 million	$18
Theft	$350.6 million	$50
Arson	$16.7 million	$2
Vandalism	$60.5 million	$9
Animal Cruelty	$4.32 million	$1
Drug Crimes	$228.6 million	$33
Identity Theft	$25.4 million	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$2,825,484,038	$402

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Indiana

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 Indiana totals $7,574,832,033 ($1,078 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $10,400,316,071 ($1,481 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 Indiana 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 central part of the state 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, of which Indiana has 1, 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 Indiana has 1,087, have the same problem. Of Indiana’s 7,023,763 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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Indiana 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 Indiana residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.094
Robbery	0.4090
Rape	0.5435
Murder	0.0723
Total Violent Crime	3.119 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.637
Vehicle Theft	1.850
Burglary	1.939
Arson	0.0984
Total Property Crime	13.52 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2739
Drug Crimes	4.400
Vandalism	1.205
Identity Theft	0.4663
Animal Cruelty	0.0832
Total "Other" Rate	6.429 (A-)

Individual Indiana Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby States

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

Nearby State	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Illinois	B	B+	B+
Kentucky	B-	A-	B
Ohio	C+	B-	B-
Michigan	B	D+	B+
Tennessee	D	D-	D
West Virginia	A-	B+	A
Wisconsin	B	B-	A-
Missouri	D	D	D+
Iowa	B+	B	B+
Virginia	B-	B+	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for State with Similar Populations

Indiana is lower versus other states of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in states with comparable overall population in the state‘s boundaries.

Similar State	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
California	C	D	D
Connecticut	B+	A+	A+
Florida	A+	A-	A-
Georgia	B-	C+	C+
Hawaii	B	A	A
Louisiana	D+	D-	D-
Arkansas	D-	D-	D-
North Carolina	C-	C-	C-
Oregon	D-	C+	C+
North Dakota	C-	B-	B-

Considering only the crime rate, Indiana is as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Indiana average SchoolGrade of C, with 36% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Indiana schools on SchoolGrade

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