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Is Dyer, Indiana Safe?

Population 16,273 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Dyer is a smaller community of 16,273 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 246.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,550 per 100K.

Dyer Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDyerIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate257.1309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2203.62091.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate194.0--268.2
Theft Rate1550.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate251.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

257/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2204/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Dyer

Violent crime in Dyer is below the national average. The rate of 257.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2203.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,550 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Dyer Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault194
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery31
049% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary299
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,550
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft251
079% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Dyer Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dyer
257.1
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Dyer
2203.6
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Dyer Safety

Is Dyer safe?
Not especially. Dyer earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Dyer?
246.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 257.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2203.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Dyer safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Dyer's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,550 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Dyer?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Dyer generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Dyer police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Dyer?
Crime rates have held steady in Dyer, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Dyer compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Dyer ranks behind about 73% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Dyer to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Dyer?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.1 per-thousand rate put Dyer below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 257 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Dyer?
257.1 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (194), robbery (31), and murder (5.0) 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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