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Is Jasper, Indiana Safe?

Population 17,279 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Jasper is a smaller community of 17,279 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 242.3 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,352 per 100K.

Jasper Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJasperIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate264.4309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2158.12091.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate169.0--268.2
Theft Rate1352.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate271.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

242.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

264/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2158/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jasper

Violent crime in Jasper is below the national average. The rate of 264.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2158.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,352 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Jasper Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault169
063% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery60
095% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary409
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,352
096% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft271
085% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jasper Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jasper
264.4
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jasper
2158.1
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Jasper Safety

Is Jasper safe?
Not especially. Jasper earns a D+ with a crime rate of 242.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Jasper?
242.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 264.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2158.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jasper safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Jasper's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,352 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Jasper?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Jasper generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Jasper police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Jasper?
No. Crime in Jasper has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Jasper compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Jasper ranks behind about 71% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Jasper to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Jasper?
Bad. A D+ grade and 242.3 per-thousand rate put Jasper below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 264 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Jasper?
264.4 per 100,000, which is 27% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (169), robbery (60), and murder (3.0) 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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