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Is St. John, Indiana Safe?

Population 24,841 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

St. John is a smaller community of 24,841 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 249.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,648 per 100K.

St. John Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricSt. JohnIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate316.1309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2179.22091.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate206.0--268.2
Theft Rate1648.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate505.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

249.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

316/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2179/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for St. John

Violent crime in St. John is close to the national average. The rate of 316.1 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2179.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,648 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

St. John Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault206
077% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery72
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary259
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,648
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft505
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How St. John Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. John
316.1
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

St. John
2179.2
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St. John Safety

Is St. John safe?
Not especially. St. John earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249.5 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 St. John?
249.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 316.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2179.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is St. John safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. St. John's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,648 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in St. John?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in St. John generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the St. John police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in St. John?
Crime rates have held steady in St. John, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does St. John compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. St. John ranks behind about 88% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is St. John to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in St. John?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249.5 per-thousand rate put St. John below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 316 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in St. John?
316.1 per 100,000, which is 13% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (206), robbery (72), 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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