Terre Haute, IN Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions: Terre Haute, IN Crime & Safety

Is Terre Haute safe?

Yes — Terre Haute earns an overall Crime Grade of B- at the city level, and when you drill down to the neighborhood level across all 36 analyzed areas, the city-wide Safety Rating climbs to a Grade A (Very Safe). A full 100% of neighborhoods fall into the safe category (Grade A or B), with 86.1% earning an A grade and the remaining 13.9% earning a B grade. Not a single neighborhood was graded C, D, or F. The areas with the most elevated — though still moderate — activity are First Street (B-), Ohio Street (B), and Downtown Terre Haute (B). By contrast, neighborhoods like Phoenix Hills, Robinwood, and Woodridge Park all hold A+ ratings, representing the safest pockets of the city.

What is the crime rate in Terre Haute?

Across 36 analyzed neighborhoods, 86.1% are graded A and 13.9% are graded B — meaning every single neighborhood in the dataset sits in the safe tier. The five neighborhoods with comparatively higher activity are First Street (B-), Ohio Street (B), Downtown Terre Haute (B), Liberty Avenue (B+), and South 13th Street (B+). Even these areas represent only a modest step above the city's dominant A-grade baseline. For context, Terre Haute has a poverty rate of 25.3% and an unemployment rate of 7.3% — economic pressures that can correlate with crime — yet the neighborhood-level data still reflects a predominantly safe environment, particularly in higher-income corridors like Lincolnshire (median income: $125,328) and Keane Lane (median income: $125,323), both rated A+.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Terre Haute?

Ten neighborhoods stand out with A+ safety grades, the highest possible rating. Here is how they compare by population and median household income:

• Phoenix Hills — A+ | Pop: 26 | Median Income: $129,762
• Robinwood — A+ | Pop: 45 | Median Income: $129,762
• Idle Creek Golf Community — A+ | Pop: 138 | Median Income: $135,362
• Wyndham — A+ | Pop: 162 | Median Income: $125,314
• Keane Lane — A+ | Pop: 177 | Median Income: $125,323
• Lincolnshire — A+ | Pop: 222 | Median Income: $125,328
• Rose-Hulman — A+ | Pop: 166 | Median Income: $104,701
• Woodridge Park — A+ | Pop: 828 | Median Income: $125,295
• Deming — A+ | Pop: 915 | Median Income: $88,199
• Terre Town — A+ | Pop: 1,471 | Median Income: $51,699

Notably, Idle Creek Golf Community has the highest median income in the dataset at $135,362, while Terre Town demonstrates that strong safety grades are achievable even at more moderate income levels ($51,699). Woodridge Park and Deming offer the largest A+ populations, making them practical options for families seeking both safety and community scale.

Which neighborhoods in Terre Haute have higher crime?

The five neighborhoods with the highest relative crime levels are all still within the B-grade tier — meaning none qualify as dangerous by national standards. Ranked from most to least active:

1. First Street — B- (the lowest-rated neighborhood in the city)
2. Ohio Street — B
3. Downtown Terre Haute — B
4. Liberty Avenue — B+
5. South 13th Street — B+

These areas account for 13.9% of the 36 analyzed neighborhoods. Visitors to Downtown Terre Haute or Ohio Street should exercise standard urban awareness — securing valuables, staying in well-lit areas at night, and being mindful of surroundings — but the data does not indicate these zones are high-risk destinations.

Is Terre Haute a good place to live?

From a safety standpoint, the data makes a strong case. With 100% of neighborhoods graded A or B and 86.1% earning an A, Terre Haute's crime profile is a genuine asset. The city's median home value of $83,766 and median rent of $754 make it one of the more affordable mid-sized Indiana cities, and neighborhoods like Terre Town (A+, median income $51,699) show that affordability and safety can coexist. The median household income of $37,299, a 25.3% poverty rate, and 7.3% unemployment rate are real economic challenges that prospective residents should weigh. However, if safety is a priority, neighborhoods such as Deming, Woodridge Park, and Rose-Hulman — all A+ rated — offer stable, secure environments at a range of price points. The city's overall Crime Grade of B- reflects city-wide aggregate factors, but the neighborhood-level picture is considerably more positive, with the vast majority of Terre Haute's communities qualifying as very safe.