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Is Yorktown, Indiana Safe?

Population 11,947 · Safer than 35% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Yorktown is a smaller community of 11,947 people with a C safety grade. Crime runs well below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 215.5 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,731 per 100K.

Yorktown Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricYorktownIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate215.4309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1939.22091.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate124.0--268.2
Theft Rate1731.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate184.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

215.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

215/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1939/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Yorktown

Violent crime in Yorktown is well below the national average. The rate of 215.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1939.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,731 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Yorktown Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault124
046% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary328
01.2x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,731
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft184
058% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Yorktown Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yorktown
215.4
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Yorktown
1939.2
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Yorktown Safety

Is Yorktown safe?
Not especially. Yorktown earns a C with a crime rate of 215.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs well below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Yorktown?
215.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 215.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1939.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Yorktown safe for tourists?
Stick to well-traveled areas and you'll be fine. Yorktown 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 Yorktown?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Yorktown generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Yorktown police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Yorktown?
Crime rates have held steady in Yorktown, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its C grade.
How does Yorktown compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Yorktown ranks behind about 63% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Yorktown to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is well below the national average, which is encouraging. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Yorktown?
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 35th percentile nationally.
What is the violent crime rate in Yorktown?
215.4 per 100,000, which is 41% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (124), robbery (37), and murder (4.0) 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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