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Is Speedway, Indiana Safe?

Population 14,373 · Safer than 32% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Speedway is a smaller community of 14,373 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 221.6 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,749 per 100K.

Speedway Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSpeedwayIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate208.3309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2008.22091.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate130.0--268.2
Theft Rate1749.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate493.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

221.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

208/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2008/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Speedway

Violent crime in Speedway is well below the national average. The rate of 208.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2008.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,749 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Speedway Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault130
048% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery36
057% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary350
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,749
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft493
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Speedway Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Speedway
208.3
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Speedway
2008.2
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Speedway Safety

Is Speedway safe?
Not especially. Speedway earns a C with a crime rate of 221.6 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 Speedway?
221.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 208.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2008.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Speedway safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Speedway's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,749 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Speedway?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Speedway generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Speedway police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Speedway?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Speedway's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Speedway compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Speedway ranks behind about 68% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Speedway to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Speedway?
Bad. A C grade and 221.6 per-thousand rate put Speedway below 68% of US cities. Violent crime at 208 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Speedway?
208.3 per 100,000, which is 43% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (130), robbery (36), and murder (3.0) 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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