Crime Safety Grade

C+

Indianapolis, IN Crime Rate

Lower crime than 64% of U.S. cities

Safety varies across 98+ neighborhoods — see the safest areas below

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Is Indianapolis Safe?

With an overall crime index of 99, Indianapolis has a 1% lower crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 234. However, safety varies dramatically by neighborhood, with areas like Geist earning an A+ grade while Crown Hill rates D-.

Crime Index Comparison

Indianapolis
99
Indiana Avg
99
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
99
1% below average
Violent Crime
107
7% above average
Property Crime
105
5% above average
Safe Areas
90%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Indianapolis

1 in 234

Property crime: 1 in 238

Where Is It Safe in Indianapolis?

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Indianapolis Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Robbery · 16% above avg
Lowest Risk
Burglary · 1% above avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 105 ▲ 5%
Assault Violent 102 ▲ 2%
Robbery Violent 116 ▲ 16%
Burglary Property 101 ▲ 1%
Larceny / Theft Property 105 ▲ 5%
Vehicle Theft Property 110 ▲ 10%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Indianapolis Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Geist A+ 12
2 Glenn's Valley A+ 39
3 Acton A+ 54
4 Galludet A+ 41
5 New Bethel A+ 22
6 Poplar Grove A+ 69
7 South Franklin A+ 49
8 I-65 / South Emerson A+ 52
9 West Newton A+ 71
10 Meridian Hills / Williams Creek A+ 53
11 Lindon Wood A+ 50
12 Valley Mills A+ 80
13 Hill Valley A+ 75
14 Homecroft A+ 85
15 Wanamaker A+ 44
16 North Central A 79
17 Lawrence-Fort Ben-Oaklandon A 30
18 Clearwater A 51
19 Southeast Warren A 30
20 Ameriplex A 98
21 Traders Point A 21
22 Southern Dunes A 71
23 Sunshine Gardens A 70
24 Broad Ripple A 101
25 Clermont A 62
26 Irvington A 115
27 Five Points A 70
28 Maywood A 118
29 Allisonville A 59
30 Raymond Park A 73
31 Mars Hill A 119
32 Stout Field A 121
33 Edgewood A 105
34 Home Place A 109
35 Park Fletcher A 97
36 Garfield Park A 135
37 Canterbury / Chatard A 83
38 I-69/Fall Creek A 66
39 Ravenswood A 157
40 Airport A 79
41 Cumberland A 79
42 Key Meadows A 69
43 Southeast A 104
44 Chapel Hill / Ben Davis A 76
45 South Perry A- 99
46 Southdale A- 91
47 Delaware Trails A- 49
48 Devonshire A- 72
49 Meridian Kessler A- 74
50 Butler-Tarkington / Rocky Ripple A- 68
51 East Gate A- 104
52 North Perry A- 123
53 Fountain Square A- 146
54 West Indianapolis A- 148
55 Millersville A- 91
56 University Heights A- 120
57 East Warren A- 102
58 Christian Park A- 147
59 Speedway A- 101
60 Near Southside B+ 156
61 Snacks / Guion Creek B+ 75
62 Devon B+ 41
63 Eagle Creek B+ 87
64 Lawrence B+ 112
65 Near Southeast B+ 143
66 Castleton B+ 118
67 Glendale B+ 135
68 Crow's Nest B+ 71
69 Marian / Cold Springs B+ 58
70 Southport B+ 134
71 Augusta / New Augusta B+ 94
72 Garden City B+ 135
73 Brendonwood B 90
74 Eagledale B 134
75 St. Vincent / Greenbriar B 109
76 Far Eastside B 117
77 Nora / Far Northside B 128
78 College Park B 125
79 Park 100 B 127
80 Devington B 109
81 Keystone at the Crossing B 157
82 Eastside B 143
83 Forest Manor B 111
84 Crooked Creek B 114
85 Northwest High School B- 117
86 Downtown B- 163
87 Wynnedale / Spring Hill B- 119
88 Near Eastside B- 166
89 Near Westside C+ 162
90 Arlington Woods C+ 148
91 International Marketplace C+ 120
92 Fairgrounds C 156
93 Near Northside C 168
94 Martindale / Brightwood C 156
95 Meadows C 143
96 Mapleton / Fall Creek C- 168
97 Near Northwest / Riverside C- 173
98 Crown Hill D- 185

Indianapolis Crime by Zip Code

46259
A+ Index: 34
46217
A+ Index: 50
46290
A+ Index: 48
46236
A Index: 30
46237
A Index: 63
46280
A Index: 100
46221
A Index: 108
46231
A Index: 48
46278
A Index: 31
46234
A Index: 78
46256
A Index: 48
46239
A Index: 54
46220
A Index: 89
46250
A- Index: 95
46219
A- Index: 113
46240
A- Index: 108
46241
A- Index: 114
46227
A- Index: 114
46225
A- Index: 156
46214
A- Index: 86
46203
A- Index: 134
46216
B+ Index: 90
46249
B+ Index: 91
46229
B+ Index: 94
46224
B+ Index: 116
46201
B+ Index: 166
46228
B+ Index: 69
46260
B+ Index: 94
46254
B Index: 97
46226
B Index: 106
46268
B Index: 109
46235
B Index: 120
46222
B- Index: 143
46205
B- Index: 132
46204
B- Index: 156
46208
B- Index: 123
46218
C+ Index: 148
46202
C Index: 171

Indianapolis Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
1,636,760
Median Income
$50,813
Home Value
$143,586
Median Rent
$911
Home Ownership
54%

Racial Demographics

White
56.4%
Black
29.2%
Hispanic
10.8%
Asian
2.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis has an overall crime index of 99, which is below the national average of 100. Approximately 90% of neighborhoods in Indianapolis are rated A or B for safety.
Is Indianapolis safe to live in?
Indianapolis has a crime safety grade of C+. Higher than average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Indianapolis?
The safest neighborhoods in Indianapolis based on crime data include Geist, Glenn's Valley, Acton, Galludet, and New Bethel. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Indianapolis crime compare to the national average?
Indianapolis's overall crime index is 99 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 1% lower than the typical US city.

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