Lafayette, IN Crime


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Lafayette, IN has been experiencing a higher than average rate of violent crime, with a reported rate of 29.6 compared to the US average of 22.7. This has caused concern among residents and law enforcement in the area. Additionally, property crime in Lafayette is also higher than the US average, with a rate of 62.5 compared to 35.4. These statistics provide context for the current crime situation in Lafayette, highlighting the need for increased safety measures and community awareness. It is important for individuals to stay vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves and their property in order to combat and reduce crime in the city.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Lafayette violent crime is 29.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Lafayette property crime is 62.5. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Lafayette, IN Crime History
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   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
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Pop. Miles Data
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West Lafayette, IN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Clarks Hill, IN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock132009
Delphi, IN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock162015
Attica, IN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock212012
Monticello, IN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock242012
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
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West Lafayette, IN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock42019
Kokomo, IN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock392019
Noblesville, IN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock522019
Fishers, IN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock572019
Anderson, IN  Unlock  Unlock  Unlock662019

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Over 12 years ago

I have lived here for 12 years and in a smaller town 20 miles away for over 35 years and like the people. But crime is on the rise, more arrests lately related to people  More

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Over 13 years ago

Lafayette still has a small town atmosphere. It is a wonderful place to raise children. There is a strong sense of community. Unfotunately in recent years Lafayette has  More

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I can say I have lived in Lafayette Indiana for 25 years. I'll say that home is home...but I would honestly say in less your a college student at Purdue, I would never  More

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