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Is Connersville, Indiana Safe?

Population 13,406 · Safer than 36% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Connersville is a smaller community of 13,406 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 212.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,227 per 100K.

Connersville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricConnersvilleIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate340.3309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1782.82091.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate194.0--268.2
Theft Rate1227.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate297.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

212.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

340/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1783/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Connersville

Violent crime in Connersville is close to the national average. The rate of 340.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1782.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,227 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Connersville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault194
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary253
094% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,227
088% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft297
093% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Connersville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Connersville
340.3
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Connersville
1782.8
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Connersville Safety

Is Connersville safe?
Not especially. Connersville earns a C with a crime rate of 212.3 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 Connersville?
212.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 340.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1782.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Connersville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Connersville 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 Connersville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Connersville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Connersville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Connersville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Connersville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Connersville compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Connersville ranks behind about 61% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Connersville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Connersville?
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 36th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Connersville?
340.3 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (194), robbery (54), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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