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Is Seymour, Indiana Safe?

Population 22,450 · Safer than 15% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Seymour faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 85% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,542 per 100K.

Seymour Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSeymourIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate422.1309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2325.62091.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate277.0--268.2
Theft Rate1542.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate473.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

274.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

422/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2326/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Seymour

Violent crime in Seymour is above the national average. The rate of 422.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2325.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,542 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Seymour Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault277
01.0x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery105
01.7x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary402
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,542
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft473
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Seymour Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Seymour
422.1
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Seymour
2325.6
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Seymour Safety

Is Seymour safe?
Not especially. Seymour earns a D- with a crime rate of 274.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Seymour?
274.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 422.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2325.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Seymour safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Seymour's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,542 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Seymour?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Seymour generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Seymour police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Seymour?
Crime rates have held steady in Seymour, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D- grade.
How does Seymour compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Seymour ranks behind about 78% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Seymour to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Seymour?
Bad. A D- grade and 274.8 per-thousand rate put Seymour below 85% of US cities. Violent crime at 422 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Seymour?
422.1 per 100,000, which is 16% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (277), robbery (105), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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