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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$202,522

Cost of Crime™ for Jay City, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $2,066 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Jay City ranks in the 68th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 68% of cities but less safe than 32%. This analysis applies only to Jay City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Jay City is 18.65 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Jay City Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Jay City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 45 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the north.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Jay City, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Jay City for 2025 is $202,522. This translates to approximately $368 per resident and $2,066 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.4% of the median household income in Jay City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Jay City Compared to Other Cities?

Jay City, IN:	$368
Notre Dame, IN:	$1359
Roanoke, IN:	$181
Indiana:	$402
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Jay City is $368 per year, which is $97 less than the national average and $35 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Jay City:

In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $992 more than in Jay City.
In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $187 less than in Jay City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Jay City	Cost per Jay City Resident
Murder	$103,104	$187
Rape/Sexual Assault	$19,151	$35
Robbery	$10,031	$18
Assault	$4,163	$8
Kidnapping	$5,520	$10
Vehicle Theft	$3,712	$7
Burglary	$4,689	$9
Theft	$28,114	$51
Arson	$1,025	$2
Vandalism	$3,623	$7
Animal Cruelty	$288	$1
Drug Crimes	$18,085	$33
Identity Theft	$1,018	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$202,522	$368

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Jay City, 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 Jay City totals $780,231 ($1,416 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $982,753 ($1,784 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 Jay City 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 Jay City’s 551 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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Jay City 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 Jay City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.2630
Robbery	0.5788
Rape	0.5732
Murder	0.0996
Total Violent Crime	1.515 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.852
Vehicle Theft	0.4351
Burglary	0.9382
Arson	0.0770
Total Property Crime	11.30 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1652
Drug Crimes	4.437
Vandalism	0.9205
Identity Theft	0.2386
Animal Cruelty	0.0706
Total "Other" Rate	5.832 (B)

Individual Jay City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
New Corydon, IN	B+	A+	B
Trinity, IN	B-	A-	C-
Geneva, IN	B	A-	B-
Bryant, IN	B	B+	B-
Wabash, OH	B+	C+	B-
Westchester, IN	B	A	C
Berne, IN	B+	B	B
Padua, OH	B+	B-	B+
Antiville, IN	B	A-	B-
Durbin, OH	A-	B	A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Jay City 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
Addor, NC	B-	A	A
York Center, OH	B	D	D
Wyatts Chapel, TN	C	C-	C-
Wyatt, LA	D	D+	D+
Woodward, PA	A	A	A
Woodville, LA	F	F	F
Woodland, ID	C-	C+	C+
Woodland Heights, PA	A	B+	B+
Wanakah, NY	A	A	A
Vernonburg, GA	D+	B-	B-

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

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