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Is Highland, Indiana Safe?

Population 23,409 · Safer than 38% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Highland is a smaller community of 23,409 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 207.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,364 per 100K.

Highland Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHighlandIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate341.1309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1735.52091.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate258.0--268.2
Theft Rate1364.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate346.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

207.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

341/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1736/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Highland

Violent crime in Highland is close to the national average. The rate of 341.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1735.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,364 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Highland Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault258
096% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery71
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary299
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,364
097% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft346
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Highland Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Highland
341.1
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Highland
1735.5
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Highland Safety

Is Highland safe?
Not especially. Highland earns a C with a crime rate of 207.7 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 Highland?
207.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 341.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1735.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Highland safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Highland 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 Highland?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Highland generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Highland police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Highland?
No. Crime in Highland has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does Highland compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Highland ranks behind about 63% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Highland to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Highland?
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 38th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Highland?
341.1 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (258), robbery (71), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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