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Is McCordsville, Indiana Safe?

Population 13,094 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 13,094, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. McCordsville earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,740 per 100K.

McCordsville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMcCordsvilleIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate343.3309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1945.82091.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate231.0--268.2
Theft Rate1740.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate362.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

228.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

343/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1946/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for McCordsville

Violent crime in McCordsville is close to the national average. The rate of 343.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1945.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,740 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

McCordsville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault231
086% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery75
01.2x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary206
076% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,740
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft362
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How McCordsville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

McCordsville
343.3
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

McCordsville
1945.8
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About McCordsville Safety

Is McCordsville safe?
Not especially. McCordsville earns a C- with a crime rate of 228.9 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 McCordsville?
228.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 343.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1945.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is McCordsville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. McCordsville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,740 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in McCordsville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in McCordsville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the McCordsville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in McCordsville?
No. Crime in McCordsville has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does McCordsville compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. McCordsville ranks behind about 76% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is McCordsville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in McCordsville?
Bad. A C- grade and 228.9 per-thousand rate put McCordsville below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 343 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in McCordsville?
343.3 per 100,000, which is 6% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (231), robbery (75), and murder (8.0) 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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