Crime in Indiana


Indiana has an annual crime count of 126,439 of which 20,925 is violent crimes and 105,514 are property. The crime rate per 1000 residents is 18.50 which is slightly below the national average of the US.
ViolentPropertyTotal
Number of Crimes20,925105,514126,439
Crime Rate
3.0615.4418.50

The violent crime rate in Indiana is 18.50. The violent crime comparison is 3.06 The chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 327. Indiana's violent crime is slightly below the US nationwide average an on par with murder rates.

Policing

In 2008, Indiana had 482 state and local law enforcement agencies. Those agencies employed a total of 19,940 staff. Of the total staff, 13,171 were sworn officers.

Police ratio

In 2008, Indiana had 206 police officers per 100,000 residents.

Capital punishment laws

Capital punishment is applied in this state.