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Is Huntertown, Indiana Safe?

Population 11,600 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 11,600, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Huntertown earns a D+ with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,664 per 100K.

Huntertown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHuntertownIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate342.5309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2156.72091.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate282.0--268.2
Theft Rate1664.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate347.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

343/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2157/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Huntertown

Violent crime in Huntertown is close to the national average. The rate of 342.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2156.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,664 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Huntertown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault282
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary394
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,664
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft347
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Huntertown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Huntertown
342.5
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Huntertown
2156.7
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Huntertown Safety

Is Huntertown safe?
Not especially. Huntertown earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.9 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 Huntertown?
249.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 342.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2156.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Huntertown safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Huntertown's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,664 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Huntertown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Huntertown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Huntertown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Huntertown?
Crime rates have held steady in Huntertown, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Huntertown compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Huntertown ranks behind about 84% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Huntertown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Huntertown?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.9 per-thousand rate put Huntertown below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 343 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Huntertown?
342.5 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (282), robbery (81), and murder (6.0) 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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