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Is New Castle, Indiana Safe?

Population 17,390 · Safer than 24% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

New Castle is a smaller community of 17,390 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 244 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,526 per 100K.

New Castle Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew CastleIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate207.2309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2232.42091.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate126.0--268.2
Theft Rate1526.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate283.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

244 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

207/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2232/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Castle

Violent crime in New Castle is well below the national average. The rate of 207.2 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2232.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,526 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Castle Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault126
047% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary273
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,526
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft283
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Castle Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Castle
207.2
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Castle
2232.4
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Castle Safety

Is New Castle safe?
Not especially. New Castle earns a D+ with a crime rate of 244 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in New Castle?
244 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 207.2 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2232.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Castle safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Castle's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,526 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Castle?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Castle generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Castle police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Castle?
No. Crime in New Castle has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does New Castle compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. New Castle ranks behind about 74% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is New Castle to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in New Castle?
Bad. A D+ grade and 244 per-thousand rate put New Castle below 76% of US cities. Violent crime at 207 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Castle?
207.2 per 100,000, which is 43% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (126), robbery (38), and murder (2.0) 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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