Crime Rate in Indianapolis, Indiana (2024)
Current crime statistics, safety grade, and trends for Indianapolis based on FBI data.
Key Insights
- →Indianapolis has a violent crime rate of 877.9 per 100,000 residents, 144% above the national average.
- →The murder rate in Indianapolis is 20.0 per 100K, with 178 homicides reported in 2024.
- →Violent crime decreased by 14.8% compared to the previous year.
- →Indianapolis's violent crime rate is above the Indiana state average of 312.9/100K.
890,685
Population
877.9
Violent Rate
20.0
Murder Rate
3336.1
Property Rate
Safety Grade
Year-over-Year Change
Violent crime in Indianapolis decreased by -14.8% from the previous year. The city is currently on a volatile trajectory.
Crime Composition
Breakdown of violent crimes in Indianapolis by type:
2.3%
Murder
6.7%
Rape
16.3%
Robbery
74.7%
Assault
How Indianapolis Compares
Multi-Year Trend
| Year | Population | Violent Rate | Murder Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 890,685 | 877.9 | 20.0 | 3336.1 |
| 2023 | 887,131 | 1031.0 | 18.9 | 3622.5 |
| 2022 | 886,455 | 1027.6 | 23.5 | 3376.6 |
| 2021 | 895,826 | 717.8 | 26.7 | 3441.6 |
| 2020 | 890,672 | 870.7 | 24.3 | 3569.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the crime rate in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis has a violent crime rate of 877.9 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3336.1 per 100,000 residents, based on 2024 FBI data.
Is Indianapolis safe?
Indianapolis receives a safety grade of F based on its crime rates compared to other US cities. The city ranks in the 96th percentile for safety.
How does Indianapolis compare to the national average?
Indianapolis's violent crime rate of 877.9/100K is above the national average of 359.1/100K. Its property crime rate is above the national average of 1955.0/100K.