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

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B
Property Crime Grade	B-
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$3.25 million

Cost of Crime™ for Tell City, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $717 per household.

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

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Tell City ranks in the 66th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 66% of cities but less safe than 34%. This analysis applies only to Tell City's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Tell City is 19.21 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Tell City Residents generally consider the northeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Tell City varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 41 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 95 in the northeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the south parts of Tell City, IN see the most incidents - about 41 per year. In contrast, the north part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 8 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Tell City, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Tell City for 2025 is $3,245,284. This translates to approximately $327 per resident and $717 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Tell City. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.9%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 33.8%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Tell City Compared to Other Cities?

Tell City, IN:	$327
Notre Dame, IN:	$1359
Roanoke, IN:	$181
Indiana:	$402
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Tell City is $327 per year, which is $138 less than the national average and $76 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Tell City:

In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $1,033 more than in Tell City.
In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $146 less than in Tell City

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Tell City	Cost per Tell City Resident
Murder	$1.07 million	$108
Rape/Sexual Assault	$288,784	$29
Robbery	$92,944	$9
Assault	$459,220	$46
Kidnapping	$186,293	$19
Vehicle Theft	$149,625	$15
Burglary	$146,391	$15
Theft	$433,544	$44
Arson	$24,207	$2
Vandalism	$82,131	$8
Animal Cruelty	$6,273	$1
Drug Crimes	$285,722	$29
Identity Theft	$15,416	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$3,245,284	$327

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Tell City, 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 Tell City totals $8,660,003 ($872 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $11,905,287 ($1,199 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 Tell City 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 south 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, of which Tell City has 1, have the same problem. Of Tell City’s 9,933 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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Tell City 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 Tell City residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.610
Robbery	0.2975
Rape	0.4795
Murder	0.0576
Total Violent Crime	2.444 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	8.428
Vehicle Theft	0.9728
Burglary	1.625
Arson	0.1009
Total Property Crime	11.13 (B-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.3093
Drug Crimes	3.889
Vandalism	1.157
Identity Theft	0.2005
Animal Cruelty	0.0854
Total "Other" Rate	5.641 (B+)

Individual Tell City Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Cannelton, IN	B-	B	C+
Troy, IN	B+	B	A-
Petri, KY	A+	A+	A+
Lilly Dale, IN	A+	A	A+
Tobinsport, IN	A+	A	A+
New Boston, IN	C+	D	B-
Skillman, KY	A-	A+	A
Chambers, KY	A-	A+	B+
Hawesville, KY	A-	A+	A-
Sunny Corner, KY	A-	A+	A

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Tell City 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
Richmond Heights, FL	B	C-	C-
Leola, PA	A	A	A
Leonia, NJ	C	B	B
Libby, MT	C	D-	D-
Lincoln, AL	B	B-	B-
Linthicum, MD	D	C-	C-
Lizella, GA	A-	A	A
Lochbuie, CO	B+	C-	C-
Lorena, TX	A-	B	B
Madison, FL	B	C+	C+

Considering only the crime rate, Tell City 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 Tell City, IN average SchoolGrade of B, with 47% actual proficiency versus 44% projected; overall, schools exceed expectations. See Tell City schools on SchoolGrade

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