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Is Sellersburg, Indiana Safe?

Population 10,305 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,305, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Sellersburg earns a C with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,267 per 100K.

Sellersburg Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSellersburgIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate377.6309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1823.42091.51,832.3
Murder Rate8.0--5.7
Assault Rate289.0--268.2
Theft Rate1267.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate262.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

220.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC-

378/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1823/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Sellersburg

Violent crime in Sellersburg is close to the national average. The rate of 377.6 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1823.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,267 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Sellersburg Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder8
01.4x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault289
01.1x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery42
066% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary336
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,267
090% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft262
082% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Sellersburg Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sellersburg
377.6
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Sellersburg
1823.4
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Sellersburg Safety

Is Sellersburg safe?
Not especially. Sellersburg earns a C with a crime rate of 220.1 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 Sellersburg?
220.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 377.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1823.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Sellersburg safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Sellersburg's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,267 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Sellersburg?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Sellersburg generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Sellersburg police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Sellersburg?
Crime rates have held steady in Sellersburg, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Sellersburg compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Sellersburg 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 Sellersburg to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Sellersburg?
Bad. A C grade and 220.1 per-thousand rate put Sellersburg below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 378 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Sellersburg?
377.6 per 100,000, which is 4% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (289), robbery (42), and murder (8.0) per 100,000.

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