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

Crime per Capita in Terre Haute

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

 

Terre Haute, IN Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

D
D
Other Crime Grade
B-

$49.8 million

Cost of Crime™ for Terre Haute, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $1,359 per household.

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

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Terre Haute ranks in the 27th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 27% of cities but less safe than 73%. This analysis applies only to Terre Haute's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Terre Haute is 33.43 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Terre Haute Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Terre Haute varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 18 in the west neighborhoods to 1 in 60 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Terre Haute, IN see the most incidents - about 527 per year. In contrast, the southeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 158 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Terre Haute, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Terre Haute for 2025 is $49,792,861. This translates to approximately $582 per resident and $1,359 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.0% of the median household income in Terre Haute. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 51.2%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 37.3%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.4%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Terre Haute Compared to Other Cities?

Terre Haute, IN: $582
Notre Dame, IN: $1359
Roanoke, IN: $181
Indiana: $402
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Terre Haute is $582 per year, which is $118 more than the national average and $180 more than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Terre Haute:
  • In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $777 more than in Terre Haute.
  • In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $401 less than in Terre Haute

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Terre Haute for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Terre Haute
Cost per Terre Haute Resident
Murder
$18.4 million
$215
Rape/Sexual Assault
$2.80 million
$33
Robbery
$946,014
$11
Assault
$9.41 million
$110
Kidnapping
$1.70 million
$20
Vehicle Theft
$2.32 million
$27
Burglary
$2.40 million
$28
Theft
$7.27 million
$85
Arson
$204,972
$2
Vandalism
$1.41 million
$16
Animal Cruelty
$57,598
$1
Drug Crimes
$2.52 million
$29
Identity Theft
$357,178
$4
Total Cost of Crime
$49,792,861
$582

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Terre Haute, 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 Terre Haute totals $137,963,114 ($1,613 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $187,755,976 ($2,195 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 Terre Haute 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 southwest 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 Terre Haute has 17, have the same problem. Of Terre Haute’s 85,551 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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Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
3.828
Robbery
0.3515
Rape
0.5404
Murder
0.1144
Total Violent Crime
4.835 (D)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
16.42
Vehicle Theft
1.752
Burglary
3.089
Arson
0.0992
Total Property Crime
21.36 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.3277
Drug Crimes
3.979
Vandalism
2.303
Identity Theft
0.5394
Animal Cruelty
0.0910
Total "Other" Rate
7.240 (B-)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

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

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Terre Haute is similar 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
D-
D-
D-
C+
B-
B-
D-
C-
C-
C-
D+
D+
D
D
D
C-
D+
D+
F
F
F
C-
D+
D+
C-
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Terre Haute is less safe than the Indiana state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Terre Haute, IN average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 35% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Terre Haute schools on SchoolGrade

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