Three Indiana Cities Among the Top 20 Safest in the Country

You may or may not be surprised by these three Indiana cities being ranked among the safest in the United States.

When you think of Indiana overall, you don't really associate it with crime. Sure, criminal acts happen all of the time, but that's not typically the stereotype that goes with Indiana. I mean Indiana isn't even one of the top ten most dangerous states in the country. That being said, we still see so much on the news about crime, and the increasing amounts of criminal activity across the state. It makes you stop and take a look at your area and wonder how safe it actually is. Well, as it turns out, if you live in one of these Indiana cities, you are in luck when it comes to safety because they rank among the safest in the entire country.

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Three Indiana Cities Among the Top 20 Safest in the Country

Safewise compiled a list of the top twenty safest cities in the United States. They didn't add editorial comments or narratives to their lists. It's simple data from FBI crime statistics that factors in how much violent crime and how much (or little) property crime a city has. So, let's take a look at the three Indiana cities that made the cut.

Number 14: Fishers, IN

Population: 102,921
Median Income: $126,548
VC Rate 2024: 0.7
PC Rate 2024: 7.6

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Number 15: Westfield, IN

Population: 54,552
Median Income: $117,519
VC Rate 2024: 0.8
PC Rate 2024: 7.6

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Number 19: Carmel, IN

Population: 101,670
Median Income: $132,859
VC Rate 2024: 0.6
PC Rate 2024: 8.3

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Outside of these three cities in the top twenty, no other Indiana city made the top 100 list. Does this surprise you at all? Do you feel like there was a better choice? You can learn more about the safest cities in America for 2024 by clicking here.

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Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in Indiana using data from Niche. Niche ranks places to live based on a variety of factors including cost of living, schools, health care, recreation, and weather. Cities, suburbs, and towns were included. Listings and images are from realtor.com.

On the list, there's a robust mix of offerings from great schools and nightlife to high walkability and public parks. Some areas have enjoyed rapid growth thanks to new businesses moving to the area, while others offer glimpses into area history with well-preserved architecture and museums. Keep reading to see if your hometown made the list.