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62%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
82%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
59%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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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.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleCarmel/100k peopleIndiana/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime887n/a (estimate)8721,8502,324
Murder2n/a2.06.26.3
Rape17n/a16.732.840.0
Robbery5n/a4.943.066.1
Assault42n/a41.3224.2268.2
Violent crime66n/a (estimate)65306370
Burglary47n/a46.2226.1269.8
Theft704n/a692.41,118.61,401.9
Vehicle theft70n/a68.9199.4282.7
Property crime821n/a (estimate)8081,5441,954

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    Crime Quick Facts

    • Carmel crime rates are 62% lower than the national average
    • Violent crimes in Carmel are 82% lower than the national average
    • In Carmel you have a 1 in 115 chance of becoming a victim of crime
    • Carmel is safer than 88% of the cities in the United States
    • Year over year crime in Carmel has increased by 24%

    Carmel crime map



    The Carmel crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Carmel 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 Carmel crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Carmel 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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        Daily Crime In Carmel (per 100,000 people)

        The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Carmel, per 100,000 residents. In Carmel, the total number of daily crimes is 2.12 times less than the Indiana average and 2.66 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Carmel are 4.72 times less than the Indiana average and 5.70 times less than the national average. For property crime, Carmel has a daily crime rate that is 1.91 times less than the Indiana average and 2.42 times less than the daily national average.

        How Safe is Carmel (higher is better)

        What are the odds that you'll be safer in Carmel, Indiana compared to other areas of Indiana, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Carmel safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Carmel is safer than 92% of Indiana cities, and 88% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Indiana, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Carmel. At this time, Carmel sees a above average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Carmel

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Carmel is 1 in 1541
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Carmel is 1 in 124
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Carmel is 1 in 115
        Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Carmel? In Carmel, IN you have a 1 in 1541 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 124 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 115 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Carmel.

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

        A good indicator of whether Carmel 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 Carmel has increased by 35%, while the property crime rate in Carmel has increased by 23% year over year. The number of total crimes in Carmel has increased by 24% year over year.

        Carmel police department

        Item Carmel Indiana National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)1318,766558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents1.62.43.3
        There are a total of 131 Carmel police officers. This results in 1.6 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 32.2% less than the Indiana average and 50.8% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Indiana

        State Total offenders Indiana /100K National /100K
        Indiana12,315198266
        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
        Sheridan, IN3,4549797195
        Cicero, IN4,92190108199
        Meridian Hills, IN1,71243217260
        Zionsville, IN28,03515359375
        Clermont, IN1,365104527632
        Warren Park, IN1,477115581696
        Wynnedale, IN196124624747
        Carmel, IN99,13065808872

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        Roanoke, VA99,1226054,2894,894
        Lee's Summit, MO98,9971382,0982,236
        Spokane Valley, WA99,2753334,0624,395
        Boca Raton, FL98,776119720839
        Chico, CA98,6835751,6612,236
        Carmel, IN99,13065808872
        Source: The Carmel, 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.