Carmel, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Carmel Police Department serves the city of Carmel, IN in Hamilton County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,392 violent crimes and 3,755 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.9 per 100k residents, which is 66.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 72.8 per 100k, 55.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate35.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,392 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate72.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,755 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate63.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,193 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents329 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 35.9 | A | 1392 | 106.2 | -66.2% |
Property Crime | 72.8 | A | 3755 | 163.6 | -55.5% |
Rape | 1.0 | A | 72 | 3.5 | -72.6% |
Robbery | 1.0 | A | 43 | 5.8 | -83.3% |
Aggravated Assault | 1.0 | A | 132 | 22.3 | -95.6% |
Burglary | 1.9 | A | 222 | 24.0 | -91.9% |
Larceny | 63.1 | A | 3193 | 116.4 | -45.8% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.8 | A | 329 | 22.2 | -65.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
Targeted Group | Incidents |
---|---|
Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
---|---|---|---|---|
Noblesville | 1 miles | A 36.4 | A 36.4 | Violent: 1.3% higher Property: 50.0% lower |
Fishers | 6 miles | A 43.6 | A 73.6 | Violent: 21.3% higher Property: 1.1% higher |
Westfield | 7 miles | A 44.2 | A 64.6 | Violent: 23.0% higher Property: 11.3% lower |
Zionsville | 15 miles | A 9.2 | A 33.8 | Violent: 74.4% lower Property: 53.6% lower |
Tipton | 16 miles | C 113.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 216.6% higher Property: N/A |