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Is New Albany, Indiana Safe?

Population 37,463 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

New Albany has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 259.7 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,723 per 100K.

New Albany Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew AlbanyIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate323.1309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2274.02091.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate214.0--268.2
Theft Rate1723.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate413.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

323/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2274/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Albany

Violent crime in New Albany is close to the national average. The rate of 323.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2274.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,723 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Albany Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault214
080% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery80
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary405
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,723
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft413
01.3x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Albany Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Albany
323.1
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Albany
2274.0
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Albany Safety

Is New Albany safe?
Not especially. New Albany earns a D with a crime rate of 259.7 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 New Albany?
259.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 323.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2274.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Albany safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Albany's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,723 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Albany?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Albany generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Albany police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Albany?
No. Crime in New Albany has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does New Albany compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. New Albany ranks behind about 79% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is New Albany 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 New Albany?
Bad. A D grade and 259.7 per-thousand rate put New Albany below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 323 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Albany?
323.1 per 100,000, which is 11% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (214), robbery (80), and murder (6.0) 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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