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Is Jeffersonville, Indiana Safe?

Population 54,134 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A C- grade for Jeffersonville means there's room for concern. The 231.3 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime above the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,553 per 100K.

Jeffersonville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricJeffersonvilleIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate438.3309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1875.12091.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate346.0--268.2
Theft Rate1553.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate305.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

231.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

438/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1875/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Jeffersonville

Violent crime in Jeffersonville is above the national average. The rate of 438.3 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1875.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,553 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 346 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Jeffersonville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault346
01.3x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery51
081% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary255
095% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,553
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft305
096% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Jeffersonville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jeffersonville
438.3
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Jeffersonville
1875.1
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Jeffersonville Safety

Is Jeffersonville safe?
Not especially. Jeffersonville earns a C- with a crime rate of 231.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Jeffersonville?
231.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 438.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1875.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Jeffersonville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Jeffersonville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,553 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Jeffersonville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Jeffersonville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Jeffersonville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Jeffersonville?
No. Crime in Jeffersonville has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Jeffersonville compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Jeffersonville ranks behind about 76% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Jeffersonville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Jeffersonville?
Bad. A C- grade and 231.3 per-thousand rate put Jeffersonville below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 438 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Jeffersonville?
438.3 per 100,000, which is 20% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (346), robbery (51), 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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