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Is Warsaw, Indiana Safe?

Population 16,130 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Warsaw is a smaller community of 16,130 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 246.8 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,682 per 100K.

Warsaw Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWarsawIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate291.4309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2176.72091.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate225.0--268.2
Theft Rate1682.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate258.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

246.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

291/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2177/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Warsaw

Violent crime in Warsaw is below the national average. The rate of 291.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2176.7 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,682 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Warsaw Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault225
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery49
077% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary334
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,682
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft258
081% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Warsaw Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Warsaw
291.4
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Warsaw
2176.7
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Warsaw Safety

Is Warsaw safe?
Not especially. Warsaw earns a D+ with a crime rate of 246.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Warsaw?
246.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 291.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2176.7 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Warsaw safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Warsaw's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,682 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Warsaw?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Warsaw generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Warsaw police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Warsaw?
No. Crime in Warsaw has been trending down, which is good news for the D+-rated city.
How does Warsaw compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Warsaw ranks behind about 81% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Warsaw 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 Warsaw?
Bad. A D+ grade and 246.8 per-thousand rate put Warsaw below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 291 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Warsaw?
291.4 per 100,000, which is 20% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (225), robbery (49), and murder (5.0) 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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