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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	F
Property Crime Grade	F
Other Crime Grade	D

Which crimes are included?

$9.08 million

Cost of Crime™ for Notre Dame, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $2,310 per household.

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

The F grade indicates that the rate of crime is much higher than that of the average US city. Notre Dame ranks in the 1st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 1% of cities but less safe than 99%. This analysis applies only to Notre Dame's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Notre Dame is 133.8 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Notre Dame Residents generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Notre Dame varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 6 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 32 in the west.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Notre Dame, IN see the most incidents - about 855 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Notre Dame, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Notre Dame for 2025 is $9,078,464. This translates to approximately $1,359 per resident and $2,310 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 14.6% of the median household income in Notre Dame. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 59.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 31.0%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 9.1%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Notre Dame Compared to Other Cities?

Notre Dame, IN:	$1359
Gary, IN:	$1151
Roanoke, IN:	$181
Indiana:	$402
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Notre Dame is $1,359 per year, which is $895 more than the national average and $957 more than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Notre Dame:

In Gary, IN, crime costs $1,151 per person, which is $208 less than in Notre Dame.
In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $1,179 less than in Notre Dame

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Notre Dame	Cost per Notre Dame Resident
Murder	$1.87 million	$280
Rape/Sexual Assault	$233,227	$35
Robbery	$55,029	$8
Assault	$1.42 million	$213
Kidnapping	$109,504	$16
Vehicle Theft	$733,283	$110
Burglary	$836,314	$125
Theft	$3.13 million	$468
Arson	$16,261	$2
Vandalism	$36,425	$5
Animal Cruelty	$12,302	$2
Drug Crimes	$621,826	$93
Identity Theft	$6,484	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$9,078,464	$1,359

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Notre Dame, 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 Notre Dame totals $13,852,048 ($2,074 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $22,930,512 ($3,433 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 Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame’s 6,679 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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Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	7.409
Robbery	0.2619
Rape	0.5759
Murder	0.1488
Total Violent Crime	8.396 (F)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	90.45
Vehicle Theft	7.090
Burglary	13.81
Arson	0.1008
Total Property Crime	111.4 (F)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2704
Drug Crimes	12.59
Vandalism	0.7634
Identity Theft	0.1254
Animal Cruelty	0.2490
Total "Other" Rate	13.99 (D)

Individual Notre Dame Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Roseland, IN	F	F	F
South Bend, IN	D	F	D
Mishawaka, IN	C-	D	D+
Granger, IN	A-	A	B
Chain-O-Lakes, IN	A+	B+	A+
Woodland, IN	B+	B-	B
Niles, MI	B+	C	B
Osceola, IN	A-	B+	B
Buchanan, MI	B+	B-	B+
Kessington, MI	A+	B	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Notre Dame is higher 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
Acton, CA	C	C	C
Adams, MA	B-	D+	D+
Alamo Heights, TX	D+	B+	B+
Osceola, IA	C-	C+	C+
Parkesburg, PA	A	A+	A+
Parker, TX	B	B+	B+
Parker, AZ	D	D-	D-
Paradise, TX	B+	B	B
Palmyra, NJ	C+	B-	B-
Palmview, TX	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Notre Dame is less safe than the Indiana state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Notre Dame, IN average SchoolGrade of C, with 35% actual proficiency versus 32% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Notre Dame schools on SchoolGrade

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