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Is Hobart, Indiana Safe?

Population 29,298 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Hobart faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,936 per 100K.

Hobart Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHobartIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate272.3309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2369.12091.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1936.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate545.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

264.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

272/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2369/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hobart

Violent crime in Hobart is below the national average. The rate of 272.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2369.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,936 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hobart Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary399
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,936
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft545
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hobart Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hobart
272.3
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hobart
2369.1
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hobart Safety

Is Hobart safe?
Not especially. Hobart earns a D with a crime rate of 264.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hobart?
264.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 272.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2369.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hobart safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hobart's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,936 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hobart?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hobart generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hobart police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hobart?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Hobart's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D grade overall.
How does Hobart compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Hobart ranks behind about 91% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Hobart to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Hobart?
Bad. A D grade and 264.1 per-thousand rate put Hobart below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 272 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hobart?
272.3 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (37), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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