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Is Wabash, Indiana Safe?

Population 10,190 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 10,190, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Wabash earns a C- with violent crime close to the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,753 per 100K.

Wabash Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWabashIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate386.5309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1950.02091.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate219.0--268.2
Theft Rate1753.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate353.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

233.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

387/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1950/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Wabash

Violent crime in Wabash is close to the national average. The rate of 386.5 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1950.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,753 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Wabash Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault219
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery81
01.3x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary368
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,753
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft353
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Wabash Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wabash
386.5
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Wabash
1950.0
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Wabash Safety

Is Wabash safe?
Not especially. Wabash earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.7 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 Wabash?
233.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 386.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1950.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Wabash safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Wabash's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,753 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Wabash?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Wabash generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Wabash police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Wabash?
Crime rates have held steady in Wabash, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C- grade.
How does Wabash compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Wabash ranks behind about 79% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Wabash to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Wabash?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.7 per-thousand rate put Wabash below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 387 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Wabash?
386.5 per 100,000, which is 6% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (219), robbery (81), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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