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Is Griffith, Indiana Safe?

Population 16,137 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Griffith is a smaller community of 16,137 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 244.4 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,873 per 100K.

Griffith Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricGriffithIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate199.4309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2244.92091.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate122.0--268.2
Theft Rate1873.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate232.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

199/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2245/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Griffith

Violent crime in Griffith is well below the national average. The rate of 199.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2244.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,873 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Griffith Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault122
045% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery43
068% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary407
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,873
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft232
073% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Griffith Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Griffith
199.4
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Griffith
2244.9
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Griffith Safety

Is Griffith safe?
Not especially. Griffith earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Griffith?
244.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 199.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2244.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Griffith safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Griffith's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,873 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Griffith?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Griffith generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Griffith police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Griffith?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Griffith's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Griffith compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Griffith ranks behind about 72% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Griffith to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Griffith?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244.4 per-thousand rate put Griffith below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 199 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Griffith?
199.4 per 100,000, which is 45% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (122), robbery (43), and murder (2.0) 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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