Is Indianapolis, IN Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
- 01
Indianapolis, Indiana reported 562.56 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.91 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 369.56 per 100,000 above that reference, with 4,962 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Indianapolis, Indiana reported 595.66 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.59 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 366.10 per 100,000 above that reference, with 5,254 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Indianapolis, Indiana reported 118.82 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.46 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 70.58 per 100,000 above that reference, with 1,048 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Indianapolis, Indiana reported 422.66 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 2.25 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 234.51 per 100,000 above that reference, with 3,728 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Indianapolis, Indiana reported 1,881.99 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.70 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 775.02 per 100,000 above that reference, with 16,600 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Indianapolis, IN has an adjusted safety score of 9.22 out of 100. It ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Indiana. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Indiana workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 1048 | 118.82 | 48.24 |
2.46× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 5254 | 595.66 | 229.56 |
2.59× national |
| Burglary | 3728 | 422.66 | 188.15 |
2.25× national |
| Larceny-theft | 16600 | 1881.99 | 1106.97 |
1.7× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4962 | 562.56 | 193.0 |
2.91× national |
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What drives Indianapolis's safety score?
Indianapolis ranks in the bottom quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Indiana, ahead of approximately 0% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 882,043 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 31.25, while Property Security is lowest at 2.5. The 28.75-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Motor Vehicle Theft is highest relative to its national reference at 562.56 per 100,000 (2.91× the national rate). Larceny-theft is lowest on the same relative basis at 1881.99 per 100,000 (1.7× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Indianapolis, Indiana recorded 16,600 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 52.5% of the 31,592 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 1,048 robbery reports (3.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Indianapolis, Indiana recorded 5,254 aggravated assault offenses in 2025, 16.6% of the 31,592 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 1,048 robbery reports (3.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Indianapolis, Indiana recorded 4,962 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 15.7% of the 31,592 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 1,048 robbery reports (3.3%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Indianapolis, Indiana uses a reporting population of 882,043 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Indianapolis, Indiana has an adjusted score of 9.22 points out of 100 versus 40.14 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a difference of 30.92 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Indianapolis ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Indianapolis, Indiana has an adjusted score of 9.22 points out of 100 versus 21.92 in Evansville, Indiana, a difference of 12.70 points below that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Indianapolis ranks 3 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indianapolis safe compared to other places in Indiana?
Indianapolis is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 9.22 out of 100 and ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Indiana.
What is the crime rate in Indianapolis?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Indianapolis's safety rating?
Indianapolis's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 9.22 out of 100, which ranks #3 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Indiana. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as decreasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Indianapolis?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Indianapolis?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.