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Is Noblesville, Indiana Safe?

Population 76,111 · Safer than 29% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Noblesville earns a C- safety grade with 231 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs close to the national average, putting the city behind 71% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,299 per 100K.

Noblesville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNoblesvilleIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate388.5309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1921.12091.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate274.0--268.2
Theft Rate1299.0--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 SafetyC-

231 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

389/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1921/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Noblesville

Violent crime in Noblesville is close to the national average. The rate of 388.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1921.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,299 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Noblesville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault274
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery94
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary223
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,299
093% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft283
089% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Noblesville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Noblesville
388.5
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Noblesville
1921.1
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Noblesville Safety

Is Noblesville safe?
Not especially. Noblesville earns a C- with a crime rate of 231 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 Noblesville?
231 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 388.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1921.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Noblesville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Noblesville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,299 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Noblesville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Noblesville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Noblesville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Noblesville?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Noblesville's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Noblesville compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Noblesville ranks behind about 75% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Noblesville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Noblesville?
Bad. A C- grade and 231 per-thousand rate put Noblesville below 71% of US cities. Violent crime at 389 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Noblesville?
388.5 per 100,000, which is 7% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (274), robbery (94), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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