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Is Anderson, Indiana Safe?

Population 56,153 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Anderson faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,734 per 100K.

Anderson Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAndersonIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate236.2309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2388.92091.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate144.0--268.2
Theft Rate1734.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate591.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

262.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

236/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2389/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Anderson

Violent crime in Anderson is below the national average. The rate of 236.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2388.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,734 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Anderson Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault144
054% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary274
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,734
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft591
01.9x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Anderson Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Anderson
236.2
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Anderson
2388.9
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Anderson Safety

Is Anderson safe?
Not especially. Anderson earns a D with a crime rate of 262.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Anderson?
262.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 236.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2388.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Anderson safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Anderson's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,734 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Anderson?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Anderson generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Anderson police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Anderson?
No. Crime in Anderson has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Anderson compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Anderson ranks behind about 81% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Anderson to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Anderson?
Bad. A D grade and 262.5 per-thousand rate put Anderson below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 236 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Anderson?
236.2 per 100,000, which is 35% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (144), robbery (36), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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