Violent Crime per Capita in South Washington
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 South Washington residents.
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Highest crime
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B-
Violent Crime Grade |
A |
B |
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Other Crime Grade |
C |
$141,677
Cost of Crime™ for South Washington, IN
In 2025, violent crime will cost $315 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in South Washington 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.
The A grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is much lower than that of the average US city. South Washington ranks in the 86th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 86% of cities but less safe than 14%. This analysis applies only to South Washington's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.
The violent crime rate in South Washington is 1.682 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. South Washington residents generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in South Washington varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 548 in the north neighborhoods to 1 in 803 in the south.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the north parts of South Washington, IN see the most incidents - about 1 per year. In contrast, the northwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in South Washington, IN
The total projected cost of crime in South Washington for 2025 is $141,677. This translates to approximately $118 per resident and $315 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.3% of the median household income in South Washington. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 44.9%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 40.1%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 14.9%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in South Washington Compared to Other Cities?
| South Washington, IN: | $118 |
|---|---|
| Gary, IN: | $797 |
| St. John, IN: | $98 |
| Indiana: | $242 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in South Washington is $118 per year, which is $140 less than the national average and $123 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to South Washington:
- In Gary, IN, crime costs $797 per person, which is $678 more than in South Washington.
- In St. John, IN, crime costs $98 per person, which is $21 less than in South Washington
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of South Washington for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to South Washington |
Cost per South Washington Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$64,143 |
$54 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$37,747 |
$32 |
Robbery |
$10,075 |
$8 |
Assault |
$29,712 |
$25 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$141,677 |
$118 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in South Washington, 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 South Washington totals $618,851 ($517 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $760,528 ($636 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the South Washington violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 north part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 South Washington’s 1,196 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 South Washington residents in a standard year.
South Washington Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 South Washington residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
0.8650 |
Robbery |
0.2678 |
Rape |
0.5205 |
Murder |
0.0285 |
Total Violent Crime |
1.682 (A) |
Individual South Washington Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities
Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of violent crime in South Washington is similar. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to South Washington.
Nearby City | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
C+ | A- | C+ | |
B | A | B | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
A- | A | A+ | |
B+ | B- | B+ | |
A+ | B+ | A+ | |
A+ | A- | A+ | |
A | B+ | A+ | |
A- | A- | A | |
A+ | A- | A+ |
Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations
South Washington is lower versus other cities of the same size for violent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
D+ | D | D | |
A+ | A- | A- | |
A+ | A+ | A+ | |
B+ | C- | C- | |
D- | F | F | |
F | F | F | |
B- | A | A | |
B- | C+ | C+ | |
A- | B+ | B+ | |
D- | D | D |
Considering only the violent crime rate, South Washington is safer than the Indiana state average and safer than the national average.
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