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Is Terre Haute, Indiana Safe?

Population 58,764 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

A D+ grade for Terre Haute means there's room for concern. The 241.3 per-thousand crime rate and violent crime below the national average tell the story. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,914 per 100K.

Terre Haute Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricTerre HauteIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate254.9309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2158.42091.51,832.3
Murder Rate2.0--5.7
Assault Rate199.0--268.2
Theft Rate1914.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate435.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

255/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2158/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Terre Haute

Violent crime in Terre Haute is below the national average. The rate of 254.9 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2158.4 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,914 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Terre Haute Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder2
035% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault199
074% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery41
065% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary381
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,914
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft435
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Terre Haute Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Terre Haute
254.9
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Terre Haute
2158.4
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Terre Haute Safety

Is Terre Haute safe?
Not especially. Terre Haute earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Terre Haute?
241.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 254.9 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2158.4 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Terre Haute safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Terre Haute's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,914 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Terre Haute?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Terre Haute generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Terre Haute police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Terre Haute?
No. Crime in Terre Haute has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Terre Haute compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Terre Haute ranks behind about 74% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Terre Haute to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Terre Haute?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.3 per-thousand rate put Terre Haute below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 255 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Terre Haute?
254.9 per 100,000, which is 30% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (199), robbery (41), and murder (2.0) per 100,000.

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