The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Youngs Creek, 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?

$111,508

Cost of Crime™ for Youngs Creek, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $810 per household.

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

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

The crime rate in Youngs Creek is 24.80 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Youngs Creek Residents generally consider the central part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Youngs Creek varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 40 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 40 in the central.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northeast parts of Youngs Creek, IN see the most incidents - about 2 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Youngs Creek, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Youngs Creek for 2025 is $111,508. This translates to approximately $424 per resident and $810 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.0% of the median household income in Youngs Creek. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 52.0%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 36.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.6%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Youngs Creek Compared to Other Cities?

Youngs Creek, IN:	$424
Notre Dame, IN:	$1359
Roanoke, IN:	$181
Indiana:	$402
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Youngs Creek is $424 per year, which is $40 less than the national average and $22 more than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Youngs Creek:

In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $935 more than in Youngs Creek.
In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $243 less than in Youngs Creek

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

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

Crime	Cost to Youngs Creek	Cost per Youngs Creek Resident
Murder	$41,677	$158
Rape/Sexual Assault	$10,210	$39
Robbery	$3,652	$14
Assault	$9,647	$37
Kidnapping	$2,694	$10
Vehicle Theft	$10,911	$41
Burglary	$5,071	$19
Theft	$15,124	$58
Arson	$553	$2
Vandalism	$2,882	$11
Animal Cruelty	$120	$0
Drug Crimes	$8,229	$31
Identity Theft	$739	$3
Total Cost of Crime	$111,508	$424

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Youngs Creek, 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 Youngs Creek totals $329,025 ($1,251 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $440,533 ($1,675 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 Youngs Creek 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 Youngs Creek’s 263 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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Youngs Creek 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 Youngs Creek residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	1.277
Robbery	0.4414
Rape	0.6403
Murder	0.0843
Total Violent Crime	2.443 (B)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	11.10
Vehicle Theft	2.679
Burglary	2.126
Arson	0.0871
Total Property Crime	16.00 (C-)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1689
Drug Crimes	4.230
Vandalism	1.534
Identity Theft	0.3631
Animal Cruelty	0.0616
Total "Other" Rate	6.358 (B)

Individual Youngs Creek Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Paoli, IN	C	B-	C-
Pine Valley, IN	A-	A+	B
French Lick, IN	B-	D-	B
Valeene, IN	C-	A+	D
Norton, IN	C-	F	A+
West Baden Springs, IN	B+	A-	A
Rego, IN	A	A+	B+
Wickliffe, IN	B+	D	A
Taswell, IN	D	C+	D-
Syria, IN	C+	C	C

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Youngs Creek 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
Allendorf, IA	B-	B	B
Allison, TX	D	D	D
Polo, SD	C-	B-	B-
Pratt, MN	A-	B+	B+
Prairieville, AL	D+	D	D
Potsdam, MN	B+	B	B
Posey, CA	D	D-	D-
Porterville, UT	D+	B+	B+
Port Clyde, ME	A-	A	A
Poplar Plains, KY	D+	B	B

Considering only the crime rate, Youngs Creek 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 Youngs Creek, IN average SchoolGrade of C-, with 34% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Youngs Creek schools on SchoolGrade

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