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Is Plymouth, Indiana Safe?

Population 11,081 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Plymouth is a smaller community of 11,081 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 2,053 per 100K.

Plymouth Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricPlymouthIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate205.0309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2285.52091.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate147.0--268.2
Theft Rate2053.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate556.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

205/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2286/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Plymouth

Violent crime in Plymouth is well below the national average. The rate of 205.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2285.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 2,053 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Plymouth Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault147
055% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery32
051% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary441
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft2,053
01.5x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft556
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Plymouth Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plymouth
205.0
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Plymouth
2285.5
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Plymouth Safety

Is Plymouth safe?
Not especially. Plymouth earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249 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 Plymouth?
249 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 205.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2285.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Plymouth safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Plymouth's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (2,053 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Plymouth?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Plymouth generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Plymouth police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Plymouth?
Crime rates have held steady in Plymouth, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Plymouth compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Plymouth ranks behind about 73% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Plymouth to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Plymouth?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249 per-thousand rate put Plymouth below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 205 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Plymouth?
205.0 per 100,000, which is 44% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (147), robbery (32), 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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