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Is New Haven, Indiana Safe?

Population 16,337 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

New Haven is a smaller community of 16,337 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 230.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,668 per 100K.

New Haven Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNew HavenIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate257.4309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2050.42091.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate161.0--268.2
Theft Rate1668.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate349.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

230.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

257/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2050/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for New Haven

Violent crime in New Haven is below the national average. The rate of 257.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2050.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,668 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

New Haven Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault161
060% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary277
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,668
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft349
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How New Haven Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Haven
257.4
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

New Haven
2050.4
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About New Haven Safety

Is New Haven safe?
Not especially. New Haven earns a C- with a crime rate of 230.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in New Haven?
230.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 257.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2050.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is New Haven safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. New Haven's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,668 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in New Haven?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in New Haven generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the New Haven police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in New Haven?
No. Crime in New Haven has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does New Haven compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. New Haven ranks behind about 68% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is New Haven 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 New Haven?
Bad. A C- grade and 230.8 per-thousand rate put New Haven below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 257 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in New Haven?
257.4 per 100,000, which is 29% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (161), robbery (38), and murder (4.0) 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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