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Is Vincennes, Indiana Safe?

Population 16,378 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,378, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Vincennes earns a C+ with violent crime well below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,312 per 100K.

Vincennes Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricVincennesIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate209.6309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1818.22091.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate154.0--268.2
Theft Rate1312.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate177.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

202.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

210/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1818/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Vincennes

Violent crime in Vincennes is well below the national average. The rate of 209.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1818.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,312 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Vincennes Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault154
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery30
047% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary245
091% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,312
094% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft177
056% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Vincennes Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vincennes
209.6
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Vincennes
1818.2
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Vincennes Safety

Is Vincennes safe?
It depends on where in Vincennes you are. The city gets a C+ overall, with violent crime well below the national average and property crime close to the national average. Some areas are safer than others.
What is the crime rate in Vincennes?
202.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 209.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1818.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Vincennes safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Vincennes has a C+ grade, so it's not the safest destination, but tourist areas generally see less violent crime than the citywide average suggests.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Vincennes?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Vincennes generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Vincennes police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Vincennes?
No. Crime in Vincennes has been trending down, which is good news for the C+-rated city.
How does Vincennes compare to other cities in Indiana?
Middle of the pack for Indiana. Vincennes isn't the safest option in the state, but it's not the most concerning either, ranking around the 45th percentile among Indiana cities.
How safe is Vincennes to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Vincennes?
Mixed. Violent crime is well below the national average, and property crime is close to the national average. It's not great, but it's not the worst either, landing at the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Vincennes?
209.6 per 100,000, which is 42% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (154), robbery (30), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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