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Is Auburn, Indiana Safe?

Population 14,068 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Auburn has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 264.3 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,772 per 100K.

Auburn Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAuburnIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate350.5309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2292.72091.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate273.0--268.2
Theft Rate1772.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate482.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

351/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2293/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Auburn

Violent crime in Auburn is close to the national average. The rate of 350.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2292.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,772 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Auburn Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault273
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary249
092% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,772
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft482
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Auburn Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Auburn
350.5
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Auburn
2292.7
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Auburn Safety

Is Auburn safe?
Not especially. Auburn earns a D with a crime rate of 264.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Auburn?
264.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 350.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2292.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Auburn safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Auburn's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,772 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Auburn?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Auburn generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Auburn police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Auburn?
Crime rates have held steady in Auburn, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Auburn compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Auburn ranks behind about 88% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Auburn to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Auburn?
Bad. A D grade and 264.3 per-thousand rate put Auburn below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 351 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Auburn?
350.5 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (273), robbery (72), and murder (6.0) 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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