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 A
Annual Rate35.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,392 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade A
Annual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents132 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate72.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,755 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents222 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate63.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,193 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents329 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime35.9A1392106.2-66.2%
Property Crime72.8A3755163.6-55.5%
Rape1.0A723.5-72.6%
Robbery1.0A435.8-83.3%
Aggravated Assault1.0A13222.3-95.6%
Burglary1.9A22224.0-91.9%
Larceny63.1A3193116.4-45.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft7.8A32922.2-65.0%

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