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

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	A
Property Crime Grade	B
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$314,351

Cost of Crime™ for South Washington, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $700 per household.

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

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. South Washington ranks in the 61st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 61% of cities but less safe than 39%. This analysis applies only to South Washington's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in South Washington is 20.53 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Washington Residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in South Washington varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 40 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 95 in the south.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of South Washington, IN see the most incidents - about 10 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in South Washington, IN

The total projected cost of crime in South Washington for 2025 is $314,351. This translates to approximately $263 per resident and $700 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in South Washington. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 62.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 24.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.9%

How Much Does Crime Cost in South Washington Compared to Other Cities?

South Washington, IN:	$263
Notre Dame, IN:	$1359
Roanoke, IN:	$181
Indiana:	$402
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in South Washington is $263 per year, which is $201 less than the national average and $139 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Washington:

In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $1,096 more than in South Washington.
In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $82 less than in South Washington

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to South Washington	Cost per South Washington Resident
Murder	$64,143	$54
Rape/Sexual Assault	$37,747	$32
Robbery	$10,075	$8
Assault	$29,712	$25
Kidnapping	$19,887	$17
Vehicle Theft	$8,019	$7
Burglary	$18,175	$15
Theft	$48,456	$41
Arson	$2,806	$2
Vandalism	$19,560	$16
Animal Cruelty	$720	$1
Drug Crimes	$44,654	$37
Identity Theft	$10,398	$9
Total Cost of Crime	$314,351	$263

The Intangible Cost of Crime in South Washington, 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 South Washington totals $618,851 ($517 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $933,203 ($780 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 South Washington 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 north 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 South Washington’s 1,196 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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South Washington 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 South Washington residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	0.8650
Robbery	0.2678
Rape	0.5205
Murder	0.0285
Total Violent Crime	1.682 (A)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	7.823
Vehicle Theft	0.4330
Burglary	1.675
Arson	0.0972
Total Property Crime	10.03 (B)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2742
Drug Crimes	5.048
Vandalism	2.289
Identity Theft	1.123
Animal Cruelty	0.0814
Total "Other" Rate	8.816 (C)

Individual South Washington Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Washington, IN	C+	A-	C+
Maysville, IN	B	A	B
Glendale, IN	A+	A+	A+
Montgomery, IN	A-	A	A+
Wheatland, IN	B+	B-	B+
Algiers, IN	A+	B+	A+
Hudsonville, IN	A+	A-	A+
Monroe City, IN	A	B+	A+
Cannelburg, IN	A-	A-	A
Otwell, IN	A+	A-	A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

South Washington 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
Warwick, MD	D+	D	D
Buena Vista, AZ	A+	A-	A-
Burlington, IL	A+	A+	A+
Cairnbrook, PA	B+	C-	C-
Caliente, NV	D-	F	F
Carville, LA	F	F	F
Crystal Lake Park, MO	B-	A	A
Davis, WV	B-	C+	C+
Walker, WV	A-	B+	B+
War, WV	D-	D	D

Considering only the crime rate, South Washington 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 South Washington, IN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 38% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See South Washington schools on SchoolGrade

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