Topeka, IN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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96%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

100%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

96%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Topeka_{/100k people}	Indiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	1	n/a (estimate)	81	1,876	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.6	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	34.1	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	40.4	66.5
Assault	0	n/a	0.0	252.1	264.1
Violent crime	0	n/a (estimate)	0	332	364
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	218.3	250.7
Theft	0	n/a	0.0	1,089.3	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	81.4	235.7	318.7
Property crime	1	n/a (estimate)	81	1,543	1,917

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Topeka crime map

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

Topeka crime rates are 96% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Topeka are 100% lower than the national average
In Topeka you have a 1 in 1229 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Topeka is safer than 73% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Topeka has decreased by 90%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Topeka

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Topeka is 0

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Topeka is 1 in 1229

The chance of being a victim of crime in Topeka is 1 in 1229

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

Topeka police department

Item	Topeka	Indiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	n/a	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}
Rome City, IN	1,439	56	261	317
Lagrange, IN	2,751	0	401	401
Middlebury, IN	3,582	81	374	455
New Paris, IN	1,464	127	592	719
Kendallville, IN	9,365	176	873	1,049
Albion, IN	2,789	90	993	1,083
Syracuse, IN	2,874	292	908	1,199
Topeka, IN	946	0	81	81

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Wilhoit, AZ	946	527	2,317	2,844
Hewlett Harbor, NY	946	158	727	884
Henderson, NE	946	253	2,172	2,425
Lake Andes, SD	946	551	2,545	3,096
Crab Orchard, TN	946	784	2,947	3,730
Topeka, IN	946	0	81	81

Source: The Topeka, IN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.