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

A-

Overall Crime Grade™

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

Which crimes are included?

$439,122

Cost of Crime™ for Mentone, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $624 per household.

More cost data

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

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

The crime rate in Mentone is 14.91 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Mentone Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Mentone varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 55 in the southwest neighborhoods to 1 in 107 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Mentone, IN see the most incidents - about 6 per year. In contrast, the east part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Mentone, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Mentone for 2025 is $439,122. This translates to approximately $250 per resident and $624 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Mentone. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.5%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.7%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

Mentone, IN:	$250
Notre Dame, IN:	$1359
Roanoke, IN:	$181
Indiana:	$402
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Mentone is $250 per year, which is $214 less than the national average and $152 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Mentone:

In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $1,109 more than in Mentone.
In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $69 less than in Mentone

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Mentone	Cost per Mentone Resident
Murder	$147,128	$84
Rape/Sexual Assault	$54,676	$31
Robbery	$15,360	$9
Assault	$44,133	$25
Kidnapping	$19,957	$11
Vehicle Theft	$13,050	$7
Burglary	$18,938	$11
Theft	$56,307	$32
Arson	$3,950	$2
Vandalism	$12,070	$7
Animal Cruelty	$539	$0
Drug Crimes	$50,256	$29
Identity Theft	$2,759	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$439,122	$250

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Mentone, 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 Mentone totals $1,255,179 ($714 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,694,301 ($964 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 Mentone 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 southeast 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, of which Mentone has 2, have the same problem. Of Mentone’s 1,758 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.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Mentone, IN at ISP Reports.

Mentone 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 Mentone residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8741
Robbery	0.2778
Rape	0.5129
Murder	0.0445
Total Violent Crime	1.709 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.184
Vehicle Theft	0.4794
Burglary	1.188
Arson	0.0930
Total Property Crime	7.945 (A-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1872
Drug Crimes	3.865
Vandalism	0.9610
Identity Theft	0.2028
Animal Cruelty	0.0414
Total "Other" Rate	5.257 (B+)

Individual Mentone Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Burket, IN	C+	A-	C
Palestine, IN	A+	A+	A
Sevastopol, IN	C+	A-	C
Tippecanoe, IN	A	C+	A
Talma, IN	A-	B+	B+
Atwood, IN	A-	B-	A-
Claypool, IN	A	A	A
Etna Green, IN	C	A-	D+
Akron, IN	B+	A-	B
Silver Lake, IN	A-	A	B+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Mentone 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
Traskwood, AR	C	C-	C-
Hudgens, IL	A	A-	A-
Lacoste, TX	D+	D+	D+
Lake City, IA	B-	A-	A-
Lecompte, LA	D	D-	D-
Leland, IL	A	A-	A-
Lone Tree, IA	D+	C+	C+
Martinsville, IL	B+	B+	B+
McDavid, FL	A+	A-	A-
McIntyre, GA	B-	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Mentone 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 Mentone, IN average SchoolGrade of B, with 44% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Mentone schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

Home Security

A crime occurs on average every 13 days 22 hours in Mentone. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Mentone, IN

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.