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Is Westfield, Indiana Safe?

Population 66,258 · Safer than 34% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Westfield earns a C safety grade with 216.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs below the national average, putting the city behind 66% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,634 per 100K.

Westfield Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWestfieldIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate279.8309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1886.12091.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate220.0--268.2
Theft Rate1634.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate439.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

216.6 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

280/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1886/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Westfield

Violent crime in Westfield is below the national average. The rate of 279.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1886.1 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,634 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Westfield Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault220
082% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery46
073% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary322
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,634
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft439
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Westfield Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westfield
279.8
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Westfield
1886.1
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Westfield Safety

Is Westfield safe?
Not especially. Westfield earns a C with a crime rate of 216.6 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Westfield?
216.6 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 279.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1886.1 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Westfield safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Westfield's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,634 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Westfield?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Westfield generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Westfield police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Westfield?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Westfield's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C grade overall.
How does Westfield compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Westfield ranks behind about 62% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Westfield to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Westfield?
Bad. A C grade and 216.6 per-thousand rate put Westfield below 66% of US cities. Violent crime at 280 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Westfield?
279.8 per 100,000, which is 23% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (220), robbery (46), and murder (3.0) 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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