The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Riddle, 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?

$20,014

Cost of Crime™ for Riddle, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $511 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Riddle ranks in the 98th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 98% of cities but less safe than 2%. This analysis applies only to Riddle's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Riddle is 8.832 per 1,000 residents in the typical year.

The Cost of Crime™ in Riddle, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Riddle for 2025 is $20,014. This translates to approximately $222 per resident and $511 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Riddle. 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): 34.6%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.9%

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

Riddle, IN:	$222
Notre Dame, IN:	$1359
Roanoke, IN:	$181
Indiana:	$402
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Riddle is $222 per year, which is $242 less than the national average and $180 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Riddle:

In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $1,137 more than in Riddle.
In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $42 less than in Riddle

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Riddle	Cost per Riddle Resident
Murder	$8,005	$89
Rape/Sexual Assault	$3,315	$37
Robbery	$650	$7
Assault	$1,089	$12
Kidnapping	$1,244	$14
Vehicle Theft	$1,381	$15
Burglary	$530	$6
Theft	$251	$3
Arson	$208	$2
Vandalism	$153	$2
Animal Cruelty	$86	$1
Drug Crimes	$3,077	$34
Identity Theft	$25	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$20,014	$222

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Riddle, 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 Riddle totals $69,480 ($772 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $89,494 ($994 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 Riddle 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 Riddle’s 90 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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Riddle 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 Riddle residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.4212
Robbery	0.2297
Rape	0.6075
Murder	0.0473
Total Violent Crime	1.306 (A+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	0.5383
Vehicle Theft	0.9909
Burglary	0.6495
Arson	0.0956
Total Property Crime	2.274 (A+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2281
Drug Crimes	4.622
Vandalism	0.2374
Identity Theft	0.0354
Animal Cruelty	0.1293
Total "Other" Rate	5.252 (B+)

Individual Riddle Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Sulphur, IN	A+	A+	A+
Grantsburg, IN	D-	C-	F
Leavenworth, IN	C+	C-	C
English, IN	D+	C	D
Curby, IN	A-	B-	A
Pilot Knob, IN	A	B-	A+
Oriole, IN	C	C	D+
Mifflin, IN	F	A-	F
Temple, IN	D	D	D-
Alton, IN	D-	D-	D-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Riddle 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
Nathan, MI	B+	D+	D+
North Eaton, OH	A-	B	B
North Cohocton, NY	A	C	C
Nekoma, KS	D	D+	D+
Neel, OH	C-	D+	D+
Nebo, OK	D	C	C
Neal Springs, AR	D-	D+	D+
Neal, KS	C+	A-	A-
Neafus, KY	B	B	B
North Ferrisburg, VT	A	A+	A+

Considering only the crime rate, Riddle 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 Riddle, IN average SchoolGrade of C-, with 33% actual proficiency versus 33% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Riddle schools on SchoolGrade

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