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Is Whitestown, Indiana Safe?

Population 15,767 · Safer than 40% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Whitestown is a smaller community of 15,767 people with a C+ safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 202.2 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,575 per 100K.

Whitestown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricWhitestownIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate214.3309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1807.22091.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate157.0--268.2
Theft Rate1575.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate224.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC+

202.2 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

214/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1807/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Whitestown

Violent crime in Whitestown is well below the national average. The rate of 214.3 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1807.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,575 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Whitestown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault157
059% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery48
076% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary223
083% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,575
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft224
070% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Whitestown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Whitestown
214.3
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Whitestown
1807.2
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Whitestown Safety

Is Whitestown safe?
It depends on where in Whitestown 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 Whitestown?
202.2 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 214.3 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1807.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Whitestown safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Whitestown 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 Whitestown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Whitestown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Whitestown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Whitestown?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Whitestown's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C+ grade overall.
How does Whitestown compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Whitestown ranks behind about 66% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is Whitestown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Whitestown?
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 Whitestown?
214.3 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (157), robbery (48), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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