Crime & Safety in Indianapolis, IN

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

Indianapolis has a violent crime rate of 937 per 100,000 residents, 146% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 712.6 per 100,000, robbery at 144.3, rape at 60.4. The murder rate is 19.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,352 per 100,000, 71% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,085, burglary at 521, vehicle theft at 723 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 139 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Indianapolis receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Indianapolis vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent936.6/100K
146% above US avg
Murder19.3/100K
207% above US avg
Rape60.4/100K
Robbery144.3/100K
Assault712.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,351.7/100K
71% above US avg
Burglary520.6/100K
Theft2,084.7/100K
Vehicle Theft722.9/100K
Arson23.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)139

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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