Vandalism per Capita in Smithson
The map below shows vandalism per 1,000 Smithson residents.
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A-
Overall Crime Grade™
C+ |
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B+ |
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Other Crime Grade |
A- |
Fact
A crime occurs every 34 days 22 hours (on average) in Smithson.
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Crime Grade's vandalism map shows the safest places in Smithson in green. The most dangerous areas in Smithson are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.
Is Smithson, IN Safe?
The A grade means the rate of vandalism is much lower than the average US city. Smithson is in the 87th percentile for safety, meaning 13% of cities are safer and 87% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Smithson's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.
The rate of vandalism in Smithson is 1.298 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Smithson generally consider the west part of the city to be the safest.
Your chance of being a victim of vandalism in Smithson may be as high as 1 in 693 in the southeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 902 in the west part of the city. See the section on interpreting the vandalism map, however, because comparing rates for vandalism or any other crime is not as intuitive as it may seem.
By a simple count ignoring population, more crimes occur in the southeast parts of Smithson, IN: about 0 per year. The east part of Smithson has fewer cases of vandalism with only 0 in a typical year.
Interpreting the Vandalism Maps
When looking at the vandalism map for Smithson, remember that the rate of vandalism per resident may appear inflated when people visit the area during the day, but do not live there. For example, there are few retail establishments in the city. Many crimes are committed in retail areas in blocks where few people live. Red areas on the vandalism rate map do not always indicate danger for Smithson residents who live there.
More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports, of which Smithson has 0, 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 Smithson has 0, have the same problem. Of Smithson’s 109 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Ultimately crime happens where people are, whether they live there or not. Before writing off an area as unsafe, look at both the crime rate and total crime maps, then consider nearby destinations that people may be visiting.
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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All vandalism rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Smithson residents in a standard year.
Violent Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.970 |
Robbery |
0.4855 |
Rape |
0.5415 |
Murder |
0.0615 |
Total Violent Crime |
3.058 (C+) |
Property Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Theft |
6.033 |
Vehicle Theft |
0.4906 |
Burglary |
1.994 |
Arson |
0.1016 |
Total Property Crime |
8.619 (B+) |
Other Crime Rates
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Kidnapping |
0.1742 |
Drug Crimes |
2.499 |
Vandalism |
1.298 |
Identity Theft |
0.0561 |
Animal Cruelty |
0.0521 |
Total "Other" Rate |
4.079 (A-) |
Individual Smithson Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of vandalism in Smithson is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Smithson.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade | Vandalism Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | B | A- | A | |
A- | B- | B | A | |
B | C+ | B+ | A- | |
B+ | A- | B+ | A | |
A | B+ | A | A+ | |
A | B+ | A | A+ | |
A+ | A | A+ | A+ | |
A | B+ | A | A+ | |
C+ | C+ | C+ | A- | |
B- | B | C | A |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
Smithson is lower versus other cities of the same size for vandalism. 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 | Vandalism Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A | C | C | A | |
D- | F | F | C+ | |
D+ | D | D | D- | |
A | B+ | B+ | B | |
A | A | A | B | |
C | C | C | A+ | |
A+ | A | A | A | |
F | F | F | F | |
D- | F | F | F | |
C+ | A- | A- | B+ |
Considering only the vandalism rate, Smithson 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 Smithson, IN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Smithson schools on SchoolGrade
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