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Is Schererville, Indiana Safe?

Population 29,825 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Schererville is a smaller community of 29,825 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 248.7 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,407 per 100K.

Schererville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricScherervilleIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate233.4309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2253.82091.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate159.0--268.2
Theft Rate1407.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate471.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

248.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

233/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2254/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Schererville

Violent crime in Schererville is below the national average. The rate of 233.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2253.8 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,407 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Schererville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault159
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary421
01.6x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,407
01.0x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft471
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Schererville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Schererville
233.4
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Schererville
2253.8
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Schererville Safety

Is Schererville safe?
Not especially. Schererville earns a D+ with a crime rate of 248.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Schererville?
248.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 233.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2253.8 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Schererville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Schererville's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,407 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Schererville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Schererville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Schererville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Schererville?
Crime rates have held steady in Schererville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Schererville compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Schererville ranks behind about 85% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Schererville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Schererville?
Bad. A D+ grade and 248.7 per-thousand rate put Schererville below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 233 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Schererville?
233.4 per 100,000, which is 36% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (159), robbery (41), 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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