Washington, Indiana Crime Rate
5 years of data (2020–2024) · Population: 12,674
Key Insights
- →Washington has a safety grade of B with a violent crime rate of 268.3 per 100,000 residents (national avg: 359.1).
- →Violent crime rose 42.7% from the previous year.
- →1 murders recorded in 2024 — a rate of 7.9 per 100K.
- →Crime trajectory: volatile — based on 5 years of data.
- →Safer than 29% of all cities in the OpenCrime database.
- →Violent-to-property crime ratio: 0.57 (above national average).
Violent Crime Rate
268.3
+42.7% YoY
Murder Rate
7.9
1 murders
Property Crime Rate
473.4
60 total
vs National Avg
↓ -25%
National: 359.1
2024 Crime Breakdown
Violent Crime: 34
Murder1
Rape6
Robbery0
Aggravated Assault27
Property Crime: 60
Burglary5
Larceny-Theft51
Motor Vehicle Theft4
Arson0
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Year | Population | Violent Crime | Violent Rate | Murders | Property Crime | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,674 | 34 | 268.3 | 1 | 60 | 473.4 |
| 2023 | 12,234 | 23 | 188.0 | 0 | 87 | 711.1 |
| 2022 | 12,090 | 7 | 57.9 | 0 | 104 | 860.2 |
| 2021 | 12,722 | 15 | 117.9 | 0 | 152 | 1194.8 |
| 2020 | 12,612 | 17 | 134.8 | 1 | 143 | 1133.8 |
Crime Rate Trends
Murder Rate Trend
B
Safety Grade for Washington
Based on violent crime rate of 268.3 per 100K (national avg: 359.1)
Safety Percentile
Safer than 29% of cities
Similar Cities
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National Arrest Demographics
The FBI does not publish per-city arrest demographic breakdowns. At the national level, arrest data shows significant racial disparities influenced by policing patterns, poverty concentration, and systemic factors.
Related Analysis
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Table 8 — Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City. Rates per 100,000 residents.