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Is Carmel, Indiana Safe?

Population 105,634 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Carmel means there's room for concern. The 253.5 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 1,389 per 100K.

Carmel Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCarmelIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate304.4309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2231.02091.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate226.0--268.2
Theft Rate1389.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate287.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

253.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

304/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2231/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Carmel

Violent crime in Carmel is below the national average. The rate of 304.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2231.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,389 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Carmel Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault226
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery70
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary384
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,389
099% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft287
090% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Carmel Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Carmel
304.4
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Carmel
2231.0
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Carmel Safety

Is Carmel safe?
Not especially. Carmel earns a D+ with a crime rate of 253.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Carmel?
253.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 304.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2231.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Carmel safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Carmel's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,389 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Carmel?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Carmel generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Carmel police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Carmel?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Carmel's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Carmel compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Carmel ranks behind about 81% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Carmel 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 Carmel?
Bad. A D+ grade and 253.5 per-thousand rate put Carmel below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 304 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Carmel?
304.4 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (226), robbery (70), and murder (3.0) 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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