Danville, IN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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58%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

68%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

56%

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}	Danville_{/100k people}	Indiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	106	n/a (estimate)	970	1,850	2,324
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	6.2	6.3
Rape	4	n/a	36.6	32.8	40.0
Robbery	1	n/a	9.2	43.0	66.1
Assault	8	n/a	73.2	224.2	268.2
Violent crime	13	n/a (estimate)	119	306	370
Burglary	5	n/a	45.8	226.1	269.8
Theft	78	n/a	714.0	1,118.6	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	10	n/a	91.5	199.4	282.7
Property crime	93	n/a (estimate)	851	1,544	1,954

An Overview of Crime Rates in Danville, 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 Danville is 58.3% lower than the national average. Specifically, there were 13 violent crimes reported in Danville, equivalent to 119 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national average by 67.8%. Additionally, Danville recorded 93 property crimes, amounting to 851 per 100,000 people, lower than the national average by 56.4%.

Danville has one of the lowest violent crime rates of all cities in the United States. With a rate of 119 violent crimes per 100,000 people, Danville ranks among the safest cities in the United States making it an attractive choice for those seeking a new place to call home.

In the latest reported crime year, Danville recorded zero homicides. This statistic potentially positions the city as a paragon of security, radiating a profound sense of safety for its residents. A low number of severe violent crimes instills a deep feeling of well-being among its community but also establishes a lofty benchmark for other locales aspiring to foster equally secure environments.

Is Danville a Safe Place to Live?

To determine if Danville is a safe place to live, let's take a look at the overall crime rate of the area, as well as the number of daily crimes. Danville has a total crime rate that is 58% lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. This results in a total of 0.29 daily crimes (0.04 violent daily crimes and 0.25 daily property crimes) in Danville.

Potential Causes for Crime in Danville

In Danville, the poverty rate currently stands at 6.5%, which contrasts with the national average of 15.1%. It's essential to recognize that the economic status of a city's inhabitants could be a pivotal factor influencing crime stats. Communities grappling with high poverty rates and income inequality are often susceptible to elevated crime levels, as some individuals may turn to unlawful activities to fulfill their essential needs. While lower poverty rates could lead to a reduction in Danville crime rates.

Danville has a population density of 1186.1 people per square mile, contrasting with the national average of 90.6 people per square mile. High population density cities are often large urban hubs teeming with diverse economic opportunities. Within these environments, income disparities can become pronounced, leading to higher poverty levels. This economic divide may contribute to an uptick in property crimes and, occasionally, violent crimes. In contrast, areas characterized by low population density typically exhibit lower Danville crime rates.

Elevated rental costs can generate economic strain for both individuals and families, particularly those with restricted financial means. When a substantial proportion of one's income is allocated to housing costs, it often leaves limited resources for fulfilling other crucial necessities such as groceries, healthcare and education. This financial pressure can fuel desperation, potentially prompting individuals to resort to criminal actions, including theft or fraud, as a means of coping with their financial hardships. In Danville, the average monthly rent stands at $890, while the national average is $949 per month.

Danville crime map

The Danville crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Danville 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 Danville crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Danville 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

Danville crime rates are 58% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Danville are 68% lower than the national average
In Danville you have a 1 in 104 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Danville is safer than 71% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Danville has decreased by 41%

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Daily Crime In Danville (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Danville, per 100,000 residents. In Danville, the total number of daily crimes is 1.91 times less than the Indiana average and 2.40 times less than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Danville are 2.57 times less than the Indiana average and 3.11 times less than the national average. For property crime, Danville has a daily crime rate that is 1.81 times less than the Indiana average and 2.30 times less than the daily national average.

How Safe is Danville (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of Danville to every other city in Indiana, as well as the entirety of the United States, is Danville safe? The gauges above illustrate that Danville is safer than 66% of every city located within Indiana along with 71% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Indiana and in the United States as a whole. As a result, Danville, IN is ranked above average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Danville

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Danville is 1 in 841

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Danville is 1 in 118

The chance of being a victim of crime in Danville is 1 in 104

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Danville? In Danville, IN you have a 1 in 841 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 118 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 104 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Danville.

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

Determining whether Danville is becoming less or more safe for its residents (per 100,000) is most easily done by comparing year-over-year crime rates. Danville violent crime rates have decreased by 56%. At the same time, property crime has decreased by 37% year over year. Total crimes for Danville has decreased by 41% in the same time frame.

Danville police department

Item	Danville	Indiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	17	8,766	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	2.4	3.3

There are a total of 17 Danville police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 21.7% less than the Indiana average and 43.1% less than the National average.

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}
Zionsville, IN	28,035	15	359	375
Pittsboro, IN	3,518	48	338	386
Heritage Lake, IN	2,917	92	466	559
Clermont, IN	1,365	104	527	632
Monrovia, IN	1,383	110	556	666
Jamestown, IN	1,092	115	578	693
Brownsburg, IN	26,560	77	846	924
Danville, IN	10,380	119	851	970

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Vidalia, GA	10,380	751	5,143	5,893
Liberty Lake, WA	10,381	202	1,907	2,109
Beverly Hills, MI	10,378	86	812	898
Richmond Heights, OH	10,376	228	1,697	1,925
Progress Village, FL	10,373	273	1,649	1,921
Danville, IN	10,380	119	851	970

Source: The Danville, 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.