The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in La Paz, 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?

$246,090

Cost of Crime™ for La Paz, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $862 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. La Paz ranks in the 54th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 54% of cities but less safe than 46%. This analysis applies only to La Paz's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in La Paz is 22.74 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. La Paz Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in La Paz varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 35 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of La Paz, 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 La Paz, IN

The total projected cost of crime in La Paz for 2025 is $246,090. This translates to approximately $333 per resident and $862 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in La Paz. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 57.1%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in La Paz Compared to Other Cities?

La Paz, IN:	$333
Notre Dame, IN:	$1359
Roanoke, IN:	$181
Indiana:	$402
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in La Paz is $333 per year, which is $132 less than the national average and $70 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to La Paz:

In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $1,027 more than in La Paz.
In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $152 less than in La Paz

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to La Paz	Cost per La Paz Resident
Murder	$62,701	$85
Rape/Sexual Assault	$24,162	$33
Robbery	$9,506	$13
Assault	$37,434	$51
Kidnapping	$8,464	$11
Vehicle Theft	$12,967	$18
Burglary	$14,047	$19
Theft	$35,345	$48
Arson	$2,112	$3
Vandalism	$8,099	$11
Animal Cruelty	$512	$1
Drug Crimes	$29,045	$39
Identity Theft	$1,697	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$246,090	$333

The Intangible Cost of Crime in La Paz, 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 La Paz totals $545,657 ($737 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $791,747 ($1,070 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 La Paz 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 east part of the city 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 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 La Paz’s 740 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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La Paz 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 La Paz residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.761
Robbery	0.4084
Rape	0.5385
Murder	0.0451
Total Violent Crime	2.753 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.223
Vehicle Theft	1.132
Burglary	2.093
Arson	0.1182
Total Property Crime	12.57 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1886
Drug Crimes	5.306
Vandalism	1.532
Identity Theft	0.2963
Animal Cruelty	0.0935
Total "Other" Rate	7.417 (B-)

Individual La Paz Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
La Paz Junction, IN	A-	C-	A-
Linkville, IN	A-	A-	B+
Teegarden, IN	B+	C+	B+
Lakeville, IN	A-	B+	B+
Rutland, IN	A-	A+	B-
Plymouth, IN	B-	B-	C+
Bremen, IN	B	B-	C+
Koontz Lake, IN	A	B+	A+
Wyatt, IN	B	B-	B-
North Liberty, IN	B	B-	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

La Paz 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
Spanish Flat, CA	D-	D-	D-
Harrington, ME	B	A+	A+
Harris, NC	B	C+	C+
Harrisonburg, LA	F	F	F
Harveyville, KS	C	D+	D+
Higginbotham, LA	D	D+	D+
Hillgrove, WA	D	C	C
Hillsdale, IN	A-	A-	A-
Hiwasse, AR	B-	C-	C-
Indian Lake, MI	A+	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, La Paz 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 La Paz, IN average SchoolGrade of B-, with 42% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See La Paz schools on SchoolGrade

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