West Terre Haute, IN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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65%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

62%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

66%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

West Terre Haute crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that West Terre Haute crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The West Terre Haute crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The West Terre Haute crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	West Terre Haute_{/100k people}	Indiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	0	n/a (estimate)	740 (estimate)	1,692	2,119
Murder	n/a	n/a	n/a	5.5	5.0
Rape	n/a	n/a	n/a	33.5	37.5
Robbery	n/a	n/a	n/a	34.5	60.6
Assault	n/a	n/a	n/a	239.4	256.1
Violent crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	137 (estimate)	313	359
Burglary	n/a	n/a	n/a	176.8	229.2
Theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	988.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	n/a	n/a	n/a	213.0	258.8
Property crime	n/a	n/a (estimate)	603 (estimate)	1,379	1,760

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West Terre Haute crime map

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

West Terre Haute crime rates are 65% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in West Terre Haute are 62% lower than the national average
In West Terre Haute you have a 1 in 136 chance of becoming a victim of crime
West Terre Haute is safer than 62% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in West Terre Haute has decreased by 10%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in West Terre Haute

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in West Terre Haute is 1 in 731

The chance of being a victim of property crime in West Terre Haute is 1 in 166

The chance of being a victim of crime in West Terre Haute is 1 in 136

Year Over Year Crime In West Terre Haute (per 100,000 people)

West Terre Haute police department

Item	West Terre Haute	Indiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	7	8,766	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.1	2.4	3.3

There are a total of 7 West Terre Haute police officers. This results in 3.1 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 31.6% greater than the Indiana average and 4.4% 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}
Tecumseh, IN	778	126	557	684
Farmersburg, IN	1,256	138	608	747
Seelyville, IN	1,055	138	609	747
Fontanet, IN	468	193	850	1,043
North Terre Haute, IN	4,371	228	1,006	1,234
Blanford, IN	248	250	1,103	1,353
Marshall, IL	3,615	156	1,219	1,375
West Terre Haute, IN	2,193	137	603	740

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Havana, FL	2,193	109	581	690
Clearlake Oaks, CA	2,194	260	1,110	1,369
Orleans, IN	2,192	145	637	782
Tonopah, NV	2,192	205	1,120	1,325
Isle of Hope, GA	2,194	51	263	314
West Terre Haute, IN	2,193	137	603	740

Source: The West Terre Haute, IN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.