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Is Zionsville, Indiana Safe?

Population 33,624 · Safer than 19% of US cities

Stable· 2023 FBI UCR data

Zionsville has a crime problem that shows up in the data. The D safety grade reflects a violent crime rate close to the national average and an overall rate of 259.1 per 1,000 residents. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,800 per 100K.

Zionsville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricZionsvilleIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate403.1309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2187.62091.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate254.0--268.2
Theft Rate1800.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate514.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

259.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD+

403/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2188/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Zionsville

Violent crime in Zionsville is close to the national average. The rate of 403.1 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2187.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,800 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Zionsville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault254
095% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery90
01.4x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary343
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,800
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft514
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Zionsville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Zionsville
403.1
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Zionsville
2187.6
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Zionsville Safety

Is Zionsville safe?
Not especially. Zionsville earns a D with a crime rate of 259.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Zionsville?
259.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 403.1 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2187.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Zionsville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Zionsville's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,800 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Zionsville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Zionsville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Zionsville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Zionsville?
Crime rates have held steady in Zionsville, without significant movement in either direction. The city maintains its D grade.
How does Zionsville compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Zionsville ranks behind about 71% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Zionsville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average. Rates have been stable.
How bad is crime in Zionsville?
Bad. A D grade and 259.1 per-thousand rate put Zionsville below 81% of US cities. Violent crime at 403 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Zionsville?
403.1 per 100,000, which is 11% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (254), robbery (90), 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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