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

B+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C+
Property Crime Grade	B+
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$148,843

Cost of Crime™ for Teegarden, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $689 per household.

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

The B+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is lower than that of the average US city. Teegarden ranks in the 76th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 76% of cities but less safe than 24%. This analysis applies only to Teegarden's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Teegarden is 16.54 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Teegarden Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Teegarden varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 42 in the northeast neighborhoods to 1 in 91 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Teegarden, IN see the most incidents - about 3 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Teegarden, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Teegarden for 2025 is $148,843. This translates to approximately $263 per resident and $689 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.6% of the median household income in Teegarden. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 56.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 30.3%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.7%

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

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

The Cost of Crime per resident in Teegarden is $263 per year, which is $202 less than the national average and $140 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Teegarden:

In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $1,097 more than in Teegarden.
In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $82 less than in Teegarden

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Teegarden	Cost per Teegarden Resident
Murder	$30,185	$53
Rape/Sexual Assault	$20,236	$36
Robbery	$8,405	$15
Assault	$31,501	$56
Kidnapping	$4,588	$8
Vehicle Theft	$7,002	$12
Burglary	$6,610	$12
Theft	$18,604	$33
Arson	$1,414	$2
Vandalism	$3,381	$6
Animal Cruelty	$343	$1
Drug Crimes	$15,741	$28
Identity Theft	$835	$1
Total Cost of Crime	$148,843	$263

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Teegarden, 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 Teegarden totals $309,868 ($547 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $458,711 ($809 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 Teegarden 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 Teegarden’s 567 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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Teegarden 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 Teegarden residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.934
Robbery	0.4713
Rape	0.5886
Murder	0.0283
Total Violent Crime	3.023 (C+)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	6.335
Vehicle Theft	0.7975
Burglary	1.285
Arson	0.1033
Total Property Crime	8.521 (B+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1334
Drug Crimes	3.753
Vandalism	0.8346
Identity Theft	0.1902
Animal Cruelty	0.0817
Total "Other" Rate	4.993 (B+)

Individual Teegarden Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
La Paz, IN	C+	B-	C+
Linkville, IN	A-	A-	B+
La Paz Junction, IN	A-	C-	A-
Koontz Lake, IN	A	B+	A+
Walkerton, IN	B+	A-	B-
Rutland, IN	A-	A+	B-
Lakeville, IN	A-	B+	B+
North Liberty, IN	B	B-	B-
Donaldson, IN	B+	A+	C
Plymouth, IN	B-	B-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Teegarden 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
Coteau Holmes, LA	D	F	F
Trent, SD	D-	B	B
Treaty, IN	A-	B+	B+
Toutle, WA	C-	C-	C-
Toksook Bay, AK	D	F	F
Thelma, KY	C-	B+	B+
Taylor Crossroads, TN	D+	C	C
Syria, IN	C+	C	C
Sylvan Grove, KS	D	D+	D+
Sycamore, VA	C	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Teegarden 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 Teegarden, IN average SchoolGrade of B+, with 49% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Teegarden schools on SchoolGrade

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