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Is Washington, Indiana Safe?

Population 12,991 · Safer than 21% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Washington is a smaller community of 12,991 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 252.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,840 per 100K.

Washington Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWashingtonIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate283.5309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2237.32091.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate188.0--268.2
Theft Rate1840.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate219.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

252.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

284/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2237/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Washington

Violent crime in Washington is below the national average. The rate of 283.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2237.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,840 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Washington Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault188
070% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery53
084% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary270
01.0x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,840
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft219
069% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Washington Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Washington
283.5
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Washington
2237.3
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Washington Safety

Is Washington safe?
Not especially. Washington earns a D+ with a crime rate of 252.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Washington?
252.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 283.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2237.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Washington safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Washington's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,840 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Washington?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Washington generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Washington police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Washington?
Crime rates have held steady in Washington, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D+ grade.
How does Washington compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Washington ranks behind about 70% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Washington to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Washington?
Bad. A D+ grade and 252.1 per-thousand rate put Washington below 79% of US cities. Violent crime at 284 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Washington?
283.5 per 100,000, which is 22% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (188), robbery (53), 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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