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

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$115,320

Cost of Crime™ for Lake Bruce, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $939 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Lake Bruce ranks in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 64% of cities but less safe than 36%. This analysis applies only to Lake Bruce's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Lake Bruce is 19.67 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Lake Bruce Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Lake Bruce varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 38 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 73 in the west.

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

The Cost of Crime™ in Lake Bruce, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Lake Bruce for 2025 is $115,320. This translates to approximately $383 per resident and $939 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Lake Bruce. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.3%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Lake Bruce Compared to Other Cities?

Lake Bruce, IN:	$383
Notre Dame, IN:	$1359
Roanoke, IN:	$181
Indiana:	$402
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Lake Bruce is $383 per year, which is $81 less than the national average and $19 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Lake Bruce:

In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $976 more than in Lake Bruce.
In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $202 less than in Lake Bruce

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Lake Bruce	Cost per Lake Bruce Resident
Murder	$47,187	$157
Rape/Sexual Assault	$9,845	$33
Robbery	$4,601	$15
Assault	$16,205	$54
Kidnapping	$3,811	$13
Vehicle Theft	$1,835	$6
Burglary	$5,437	$18
Theft	$12,877	$43
Arson	$818	$3
Vandalism	$3,300	$11
Animal Cruelty	$154	$1
Drug Crimes	$7,481	$25
Identity Theft	$1,769	$6
Total Cost of Crime	$115,320	$383

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Lake Bruce, 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 Lake Bruce totals $365,922 ($1,216 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $481,242 ($1,599 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 Lake Bruce 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 Lake Bruce’s 301 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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Lake Bruce 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 Lake Bruce residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.875
Robbery	0.4860
Rape	0.5394
Murder	0.0834
Total Violent Crime	2.983 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.261
Vehicle Theft	0.3936
Burglary	1.991
Arson	0.1125
Total Property Crime	10.76 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2088
Drug Crimes	3.360
Vandalism	1.535
Identity Theft	0.7593
Animal Cruelty	0.0693
Total "Other" Rate	5.932 (B)

Individual Lake Bruce Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Lawton, IN	B+	B	B+
Kewanna, IN	C	C	D+
Delong, IN	A-	B+	A-
Vanmeter Park, IN	B	B+	B-
Monterey, IN	B	B+	B-
Winamac, IN	B	A-	B
Star City, IN	B-	C-	B-
Ora, IN	A-	A-	B+
Maxinkuckee, IN	B	C	B
Thornhope, IN	C	D	C-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Lake Bruce 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
Riverdale, VA	C-	B	B
Nu Mine, PA	B+	B+	B+
Nye, MT	C-	D-	D-
Oakley, SC	C	D	D
Ohiowa, NE	C	C	C
Old Gilroy, CA	C+	C-	C-
Old Hickory, AR	D	D+	D+
Oliveburg, PA	A+	A+	A+
Ono, PA	A+	A+	A+
Opossum, TN	D-	F	F

Considering only the crime rate, Lake Bruce 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 Lake Bruce, IN average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Lake Bruce schools on SchoolGrade

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