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Is Kendallville, Indiana Safe?

Population 10,371 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,371, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Kendallville earns a C with violent crime well below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,530 per 100K.

Kendallville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKendallvilleIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate209.3309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2021.92091.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate121.0--268.2
Theft Rate1530.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate403.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

223.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

209/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2022/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kendallville

Violent crime in Kendallville is well below the national average. The rate of 209.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2021.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,530 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kendallville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault121
045% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary388
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,530
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft403
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Kendallville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kendallville
209.3
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kendallville
2021.9
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Kendallville Safety

Is Kendallville safe?
Not especially. Kendallville earns a C with a crime rate of 223.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kendallville?
223.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 209.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2021.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kendallville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kendallville's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,530 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kendallville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kendallville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kendallville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kendallville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Kendallville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Kendallville compare to other cities in Indiana?
Middle of the pack for Indiana. Kendallville isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 42th percentile among Indiana cities.
How safe is Kendallville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Kendallville?
Bad. A C grade and 223.1 per-thousand rate put Kendallville below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 209 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kendallville?
209.3 per 100,000, which is 42% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (121), robbery (36), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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