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Is Bluffton, Indiana Safe?

Population 10,583 · Safer than 37% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,583, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Bluffton earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,114 per 100K.

Bluffton Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricBlufftonIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate363.5309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1737.12091.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate224.0--268.2
Theft Rate1114.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate354.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

210.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

364/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1737/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Bluffton

Violent crime in Bluffton is close to the national average. The rate of 363.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1737.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,114 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Bluffton Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault224
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery45
071% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary257
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,114
079% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft354
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Bluffton Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bluffton
363.5
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Bluffton
1737.1
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Bluffton Safety

Is Bluffton safe?
Not especially. Bluffton earns a C with a crime rate of 210.1 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 Bluffton?
210.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 363.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1737.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Bluffton safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Bluffton 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 Bluffton?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Bluffton generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Bluffton police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Bluffton?
No. Crime in Bluffton has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Bluffton compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Bluffton ranks behind about 61% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Bluffton to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Bluffton?
Mixed. Violent crime is close to 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 37th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Bluffton?
363.5 per 100,000, which is 0% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (224), robbery (45), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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