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Is Mooresville, Indiana Safe?

Population 10,173 · Safer than 43% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mooresville is a smaller community of 10,173 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 195.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,446 per 100K.

Mooresville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMooresvilleIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate297.3309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1659.32091.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1446.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate377.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

195.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

297/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC+

1659/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mooresville

Violent crime in Mooresville is below the national average. The rate of 297.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1659.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,446 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mooresville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery68
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary201
074% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,446
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft377
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mooresville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mooresville
297.3
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mooresville
1659.3
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mooresville Safety

Is Mooresville safe?
It depends on where in Mooresville you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Mooresville?
195.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 297.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1659.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mooresville safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Mooresville has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mooresville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mooresville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mooresville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mooresville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Mooresville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Mooresville compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Mooresville ranks behind about 65% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 0.9x the national rate.
How safe is Mooresville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Mooresville?
Mixed. Violent crime is below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 43th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Mooresville?
297.3 per 100,000, which is 18% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (68), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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