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Is Beech Grove, Indiana Safe?

Population 14,671 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Beech Grove is a smaller community of 14,671 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 196.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,320 per 100K.

Beech Grove Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBeech GroveIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate239.8309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1723.02091.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate166.0--268.2
Theft Rate1320.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate292.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

196.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

240/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1723/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Beech Grove

Violent crime in Beech Grove is below the national average. The rate of 239.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1723.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,320 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Beech Grove Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault166
062% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery40
063% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary193
072% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,320
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft292
092% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Beech Grove Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beech Grove
239.8
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Beech Grove
1723.0
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Beech Grove Safety

Is Beech Grove safe?
It depends on where in Beech Grove you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Beech Grove?
196.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 239.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1723.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Beech Grove safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Beech Grove has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Beech Grove?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Beech Grove generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Beech Grove police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Beech Grove?
Crime rates have held steady in Beech Grove, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C+ grade.
How does Beech Grove compare to other cities in Indiana?
Middle of the pack for Indiana. Beech Grove isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Indiana cities.
How safe is Beech Grove to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Beech Grove?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Beech Grove?
239.8 per 100,000, which is 34% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (166), robbery (40), and murder (4.0) 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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