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Is Indiana, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 14,697 · Safer than 27% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Indiana is a smaller community of 14,697 people with a C- safety grade. Crime runs below the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 235.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,290 per 100K.

Indiana Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricIndianaPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate225.7314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2125.31983.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate151.0--268.2
Theft Rate1290.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate506.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC-

235.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

226/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2125/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Indiana

Violent crime in Indiana is below the national average. The rate of 225.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2125.3 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,290 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Indiana Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault151
056% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery38
060% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary285
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,290
092% of avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft506
01.6x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Indiana Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Indiana
225.7
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Indiana
2125.3
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana Safety

Is Indiana safe?
Not especially. Indiana earns a C- with a crime rate of 235.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Indiana?
235.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 225.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2125.3 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Indiana safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Indiana's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,290 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Indiana?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Indiana generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Indiana police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Indiana?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Indiana's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a C- grade overall.
How does Indiana compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Indiana ranks behind about 66% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Indiana 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 Indiana?
Bad. A C- grade and 235.1 per-thousand rate put Indiana below 73% of US cities. Violent crime at 226 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Indiana?
225.7 per 100,000, which is 38% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (151), robbery (38), 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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