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

Crime per Capita in Swayzee

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Swayzee.

 

Swayzee, IN Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

A
A+
Other Crime Grade
B

$648,889

Cost of Crime™ for Swayzee, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $697 per household.

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

The A+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is much lower than that of the average US city. Swayzee ranks in the 94th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 94% of cities but less safe than 6%. This analysis applies only to Swayzee's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Swayzee is 11.00 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Swayzee Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Swayzee varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 79 in the southeast neighborhoods to 1 in 123 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Swayzee, IN see the most incidents - about 5 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Swayzee, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Swayzee for 2025 is $648,889. This translates to approximately $320 per resident and $697 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Swayzee. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 47.1%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 39.8%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.0%

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

Swayzee, IN: $320
Notre Dame, IN: $1359
Roanoke, IN: $181
Indiana: $402
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Swayzee is $320 per year, which is $144 less than the national average and $82 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Swayzee:
  • In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $1,039 more than in Swayzee.
  • In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $140 less than in Swayzee

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Swayzee for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Swayzee
Cost per Swayzee Resident
Murder
$361,127
$178
Rape/Sexual Assault
$63,694
$31
Robbery
$16,983
$8
Assault
$33,505
$17
Kidnapping
$29,793
$15
Vehicle Theft
$17,325
$9
Burglary
$14,763
$7
Theft
$24,681
$12
Arson
$4,898
$2
Vandalism
$16,319
$8
Animal Cruelty
$710
$0
Drug Crimes
$55,795
$28
Identity Theft
$9,295
$5
Total Cost of Crime
$648,889
$320

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Swayzee, 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 Swayzee totals $2,709,958 ($1,338 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,358,847 ($1,659 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 Swayzee 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 Swayzee’s 2,025 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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Swayzee 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 Swayzee residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
0.5761
Robbery
0.2666
Rape
0.5188
Murder
0.0949
Total Violent Crime
1.456 (A)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
2.353
Vehicle Theft
0.5525
Burglary
0.8038
Arson
0.1002
Total Property Crime
3.810 (A+)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.2426
Drug Crimes
3.725
Vandalism
1.128
Identity Theft
0.5931
Animal Cruelty
0.0474
Total "Other" Rate
5.736 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A
A-
A
A
A-
A
A
A-
A
B
B-
B-
C+
B-
C
B
B-
B
C
B-
C-
A
A-
A
A-
A
A
A
A
A+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Swayzee 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
B+
B-
B-
B
C+
C+
C
C
C
C+
B-
B-
C+
C+
C+
A-
C+
C+
C-
B-
B-
D+
D
D
A+
A
A
A-
C+
C+

Considering only the crime rate, Swayzee 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 Swayzee, IN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 40% actual proficiency versus 41% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Swayzee schools on SchoolGrade

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