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

C+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	B-
Property Crime Grade	C
Other Crime Grade	B

Which crimes are included?

$832,237

Cost of Crime™ for Wanatah, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $920 per household.

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

The C+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is about the same as that of the average US city. Wanatah ranks in the 53rd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 53% of cities but less safe than 47%. This analysis applies only to Wanatah's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Wanatah is 22.90 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Wanatah Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Wanatah varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 26 in the central neighborhoods to 1 in 70 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of Wanatah, IN see the most incidents - about 14 per year. In contrast, the south part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 2 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Wanatah, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Wanatah for 2025 is $832,237. This translates to approximately $351 per resident and $920 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Wanatah. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 55.7%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 32.1%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.1%

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

Wanatah, IN:	$351
Notre Dame, IN:	$1359
Roanoke, IN:	$181
Indiana:	$402
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Wanatah is $351 per year, which is $113 less than the national average and $51 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Wanatah:

In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $1,008 more than in Wanatah.
In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $171 less than in Wanatah

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Wanatah	Cost per Wanatah Resident
Murder	$258,559	$109
Rape/Sexual Assault	$90,331	$38
Robbery	$35,613	$15
Assault	$96,087	$41
Kidnapping	$34,065	$14
Vehicle Theft	$40,346	$17
Burglary	$29,137	$12
Theft	$147,765	$62
Arson	$4,622	$2
Vandalism	$22,445	$9
Animal Cruelty	$1,635	$1
Drug Crimes	$67,081	$28
Identity Theft	$4,551	$2
Total Cost of Crime	$832,237	$351

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Wanatah, 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 Wanatah totals $2,188,301 ($924 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $3,020,538 ($1,276 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 Wanatah 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 central 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 Wanatah’s 2,368 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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Wanatah 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 Wanatah residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.413
Robbery	0.4781
Rape	0.6291
Murder	0.0581
Total Violent Crime	2.578 (B-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.05
Vehicle Theft	1.100
Burglary	1.357
Arson	0.0808
Total Property Crime	14.59 (C)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2373
Drug Crimes	3.830
Vandalism	1.327
Identity Theft	0.2483
Animal Cruelty	0.0934
Total "Other" Rate	5.735 (B)

Individual Wanatah Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Thomaston, IN	B	A-	C
Hanna, IN	B	A-	C+
Union Mills, IN	A	A	B+
La Crosse, IN	B	A-	C+
Malden, IN	A+	A+	A+
Wellsboro, IN	A	A	B+
Westville, IN	C+	C	C
Wilders, IN	A	A	A-
Kouts, IN	A+	A-	A+
Valparaiso, IN	B+	A	B-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Wanatah 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
Antrim, NH	B+	A	A
Ash, NC	D+	C+	C+
Brighton, AL	D-	D-	D-
Belvidere, TN	C+	C	C
Berry, AL	C-	D+	D+
Branchland, WV	D+	D	D
White Hall, IL	B+	B+	B+
Bradyville, TN	C	C-	C-
Bradley, WV	A-	A	A
Puxico, MO	D	D-	D-

Considering only the crime rate, Wanatah is as safe as 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 Wanatah, IN average SchoolGrade of B, with 46% actual proficiency versus 46% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Wanatah schools on SchoolGrade

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