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Is Muncie, Indiana Safe?

Population 65,466 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Muncie has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate below the national average and an overall rate of 261.2 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,753 per 100K.

Muncie Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMuncieIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate280.3309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2332.02091.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1753.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate565.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

261.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

280/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2332/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Muncie

Violent crime in Muncie is below the national average. The rate of 280.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2332.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,753 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Muncie Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery59
093% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary352
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,753
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft565
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Muncie Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Muncie
280.3
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Muncie
2332.0
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Muncie Safety

Is Muncie safe?
Not especially. Muncie earns a D with a crime rate of 261.2 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Muncie?
261.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 280.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2332.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Muncie safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Muncie's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,753 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Muncie?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Muncie generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Muncie police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Muncie?
No. Crime in Muncie has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Muncie compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Muncie ranks behind about 87% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Muncie to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Muncie?
Bad. A D grade and 261.2 per-thousand rate put Muncie below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 280 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Muncie?
280.3 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (59), and murder (3.0) 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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