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Is Avon, Indiana Safe?

Population 25,350 · Safer than 20% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Avon faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 80% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,490 per 100K.

Avon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricAvonIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate346.9309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2210.82091.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate266.0--268.2
Theft Rate1490.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate420.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

255.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

347/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2211/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Avon

Violent crime in Avon is close to the national average. The rate of 346.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2210.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,490 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Avon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault266
099% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery47
074% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary413
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,490
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft420
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Avon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Avon
346.9
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Avon
2210.8
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Avon Safety

Is Avon safe?
Not especially. Avon earns a D with a crime rate of 255.8 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 Avon?
255.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 346.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2210.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Avon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Avon's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,490 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Avon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Avon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Avon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Avon?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Avon's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Avon compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Avon ranks behind about 80% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Avon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Avon?
Bad. A D grade and 255.8 per-thousand rate put Avon below 80% of US cities. Violent crime at 347 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Avon?
346.9 per 100,000, which is 5% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (266), robbery (47), and murder (7.0) 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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