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Is Munster, Indiana Safe?

Population 23,504 · Safer than 16% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Munster faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 84% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,486 per 100K.

Munster Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMunsterIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate392.7309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2294.12091.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate220.0--268.2
Theft Rate1486.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate511.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

268.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

393/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2294/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Munster

Violent crime in Munster is close to the national average. The rate of 392.7 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2294.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,486 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Munster Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault220
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery94
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary263
097% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,486
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft511
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Munster Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Munster
392.7
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Munster
2294.1
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Munster Safety

Is Munster safe?
Not especially. Munster earns a D with a crime rate of 268.7 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 Munster?
268.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 392.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2294.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Munster safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Munster's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,486 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Munster?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Munster generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Munster police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Munster?
Crime rates have held steady in Munster, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Munster compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Munster ranks behind about 82% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Munster 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 Munster?
Bad. A D grade and 268.7 per-thousand rate put Munster below 84% of US cities. Violent crime at 393 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Munster?
392.7 per 100,000, which is 8% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (220), robbery (94), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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