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Is Bloomington, Indiana Safe?

Population 83,307 · Safer than 39% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C grade for Bloomington means there's room for concern. The 204.5 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,476 per 100K.

Bloomington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBloomingtonIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate248.3309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1797.12091.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1476.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate360.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

204.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

248/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1797/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bloomington

Violent crime in Bloomington is below the national average. The rate of 248.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1797.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,476 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bloomington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery62
098% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary289
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,476
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft360
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bloomington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bloomington
248.3
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bloomington
1797.1
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bloomington Safety

Is Bloomington safe?
Not especially. Bloomington earns a C with a crime rate of 204.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Bloomington?
204.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 248.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1797.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bloomington safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Bloomington 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 Bloomington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bloomington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bloomington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bloomington?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Bloomington's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Bloomington compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Bloomington ranks behind about 67% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Bloomington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Bloomington?
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 39th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Bloomington?
248.3 per 100,000, which is 32% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (62), and murder (2.0) 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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