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Is Clarksville, Indiana Safe?

Population 22,253 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 22,253, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Clarksville earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,239 per 100K.

Clarksville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricClarksvilleIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate406.8309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2062.42091.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate323.0--268.2
Theft Rate1239.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate266.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

407/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2062/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Clarksville

Violent crime in Clarksville is close to the national average. The rate of 406.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2062.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,239 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 323 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Clarksville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault323
01.2x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery55
087% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary314
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,239
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft266
084% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Clarksville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clarksville
406.8
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Clarksville
2062.4
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Clarksville Safety

Is Clarksville safe?
Not especially. Clarksville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.9 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 Clarksville?
246.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 406.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2062.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Clarksville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Clarksville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,239 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Clarksville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Clarksville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Clarksville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Clarksville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Clarksville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Clarksville compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Clarksville ranks behind about 72% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Clarksville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Clarksville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.9 per-thousand rate put Clarksville below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 407 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Clarksville?
406.8 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (323), robbery (55), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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