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Is Lebanon, Indiana Safe?

Population 17,913 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 17,913, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Lebanon earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,659 per 100K.

Lebanon Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLebanonIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate408.6309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1976.32091.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate270.0--268.2
Theft Rate1659.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate375.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

238.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

409/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1976/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lebanon

Violent crime in Lebanon is close to the national average. The rate of 408.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1976.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,659 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lebanon Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault270
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery84
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary264
098% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,659
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft375
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lebanon Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lebanon
408.6
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lebanon
1976.3
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lebanon Safety

Is Lebanon safe?
Not especially. Lebanon earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.5 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 Lebanon?
238.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 408.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1976.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lebanon safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lebanon's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,659 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lebanon?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lebanon generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lebanon police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lebanon?
Crime rates have held steady in Lebanon, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Lebanon compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Lebanon ranks behind about 64% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Lebanon to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Lebanon?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.5 per-thousand rate put Lebanon below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 409 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lebanon?
408.6 per 100,000, which is 12% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (270), robbery (84), 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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