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Is Huntington, Indiana Safe?

Population 17,167 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Huntington is a smaller community of 17,167 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 239.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,473 per 100K.

Huntington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHuntingtonIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate299.7309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2097.82091.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate215.0--268.2
Theft Rate1473.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate407.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

239.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

300/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2098/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Huntington

Violent crime in Huntington is below the national average. The rate of 299.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2097.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,473 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Huntington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault215
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery67
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary288
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,473
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft407
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Huntington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Huntington
299.7
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Huntington
2097.8
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Huntington Safety

Is Huntington safe?
Not especially. Huntington earns a C- with a crime rate of 239.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Huntington?
239.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 299.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2097.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Huntington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Huntington's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,473 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Huntington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Huntington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Huntington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Huntington?
Crime rates have held steady in Huntington, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Huntington compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Huntington ranks behind about 82% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Huntington 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 Huntington?
Bad. A C- grade and 239.8 per-thousand rate put Huntington below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 300 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Huntington?
299.7 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (215), robbery (67), 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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