Auburn, IN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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45%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

86%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

37%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Auburn_{/100k people}	Indiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	176	n/a (estimate)	1,290	1,850	2,324
Murder	1	n/a	7.3	6.2	6.3
Rape	2	n/a	14.7	32.8	40.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	43.0	66.1
Assault	4	n/a	29.3	224.2	268.2
Violent crime	7	n/a (estimate)	51	306	370
Burglary	29	n/a	212.5	226.1	269.8
Theft	128	n/a	938.1	1,118.6	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	12	n/a	87.9	199.4	282.7
Property crime	169	n/a (estimate)	1,239	1,544	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Auburn, IN

Crime can be categorized into two primary types: violent and property crimes. Violent crimes encompass offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and assault, whereas property crimes involve acts like burglary, theft, and vehicle theft. The overall crime rate in Auburn is 44.5% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 7 violent crimes reported in Auburn, equivalent to 51 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 86.1%. Additionally, Auburn recorded 169 property crimes, amounting to 1239 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 36.6%.

Auburn has one of the lowest violent crime rates of all cities in the United States. With a rate of 51 violent crimes per 100,000 people, Auburn ranks among the safest cities in the United States making it an attractive choice for those seeking a new place to call home.

Is Auburn a Safe Place to Live?

Is Auburn a safe place to live? While the answer may not be straightforward due to variations in safety levels across the city, gaining an understanding of the overall crime rate can prove to be advantageous. In general, Auburn has a crime rate that is lower than the national average by 45%. Breaking this down on a daily basis, it translates to 0.48 daily incidents, encompassing 0.02 violent crimes and 0.46 property crimes. Evaluating these statistics can aid in forming a more informed perspective on the safety of Auburn as a potential place to call home.

Potential Causes for Crime in Auburn

Highly populated regions typically encompass expansive urban hubs teeming with diverse economic prospects. Within these areas, income inequality can be exacerbated, giving rise to enclaves of poverty amid affluence. Communities marked by economic disparities may contend with heightened property crimes, and in certain instances, violent crimes. Conversely, regions characterized by low population density often exhibit lower Auburn crime rates. For instance, in Auburn, the population density stands at 1633.9 people per square mile, diverging from the national average of 90.6 people per square mile.

In Auburn, 85.8% of residents have successfully graduated from high school, whereas the national average stands at 83%. The educational makeup of any city can exert a significant influence on crime rates. Typically, higher levels of educational attainment are associated with reduced crime rates, as they furnish individuals with improved employment prospects and viable alternatives to engaging in criminal activities. Conversely, communities characterized by lower educational achievement often grapple with higher crime rates, as limited opportunities may drive individuals towards criminal behavior.

In Auburn, the average rental rates are $704 per month, compared to the national average of $949. Rapid increases in rental costs can lead to neighborhood instability as residents are forced to move frequently in search of more affordable housing. This transience can weaken community bonds and hinder the establishment of social support networks, which can indirectly contribute to crime. While affordable rent and areas with higher income per capita, allow for long term renters and community bonds to the formed, therefore reducing crime rates on the long term.

Auburn crime map

The Auburn crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Auburn as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Auburn crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Auburn crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Auburn crime rates are 45% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Auburn are 86% lower than the national average
In Auburn you have a 1 in 78 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Auburn is safer than 76% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Auburn has decreased by 39%

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Daily Crime In Auburn (per 100,000 people)

The number of daily crimes per 100,000 residents in Auburn, Indiana is displayed in the graph above. As you can see, the daily crimes for Auburn are 1.43 times less than the Indiana average and 1.80 times less than the national level. Daily violent crimes in Auburn are 5.97 times less than than Indiana and 7.21 times less than the national mean. While daily property crimes in Auburn are 1.25 times less than than Indiana and 1.58 times less than the national average.

How Safe is Auburn (higher is better)

How safe is Auburn, Indiana compared to other cities in Indiana and the rest of the cities across the United States? The graphs above show that Auburn is safer than 72% of the cities in Indiana and 76% of the cities in the United States. These results are calculated by analyzing all cities in Indiana and across the US as a whole and determining how many areas have a lower crime rate than Auburn. Overall, Auburn is ranked above average compared to all other cities across the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Auburn

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Auburn is 1 in 1950

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Auburn is 1 in 81

The chance of being a victim of crime in Auburn is 1 in 78

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Auburn, Indiana? If you reside in Auburn, then there is a 1 in 1950 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 81. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 78 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Auburn.

Year Over Year Crime In Auburn (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Auburn is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Auburn has decreased by 86%, while the property crime rate in Auburn has decreased by 29% year over year. The number of total crimes in Auburn has decreased by 39% year over year.

Auburn police department

Item	Auburn	Indiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	30	8,766	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.4	3.3

Sex offenders in Indiana

State	Total offenders	Indiana_/100K	National_/100K
Indiana	12,315	198	266

There are a total of 12,315 sex offenders in Indiana. This yields a total of 198 sex offenders in Indiana per 100,000 residents which is 26% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Hamilton, IN	1,702	90	454	544
Leo-Cedarville, IN	3,814	116	587	704
Harlan, IN	1,715	118	598	716
Grabill, IN	1,278	128	645	773
Churubusco, IN	1,901	129	650	779
Avilla, IN	2,725	142	719	861
Ashley, IN	1,051	143	719	862
Auburn, IN	13,209	51	1,239	1,290

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
New Ulm, MN	13,209	0	164	164
Rochester, MI	13,203	31	443	474
Verona, WI	13,215	56	826	881
Lahaina, HI	13,216	263	2,462	2,725
Clayton, OH	13,201	129	930	1,058
Auburn, IN	13,209	51	1,239	1,290

Source: The Auburn, IN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.