Is Indianapolis or Louisville Metro Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Louisville Metro is safer than Indianapolis (Safety Score 8/100 vs 7/100), with a total crime rate of 4,035 per 100,000 versus 4,214 for Indianapolis — 4% lower. Indianapolis has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
Indianapolis — 5-Year Trend
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Louisville Metro — 5-Year Trend
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Indianapolis, IN
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Indianapolis | Louisville Metro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,214.4 | 4,034.8 | +179.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 878.3 | 708.6 | +169.7 |
| Murder Rate | 20.0 | 21.7 | -1.7 |
| Rape Rate | 59.2 | 30.7 | +28.4 |
| Robbery Rate | 143.2 | 128.2 | +14.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 655.6 | 526.7 | +128.9 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,336.1 | 3,326.2 | +9.9 |
| Burglary Rate | 517.9 | 455.6 | +62.3 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,072.1 | 2,086.6 | -14.5 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 746.1 | 783.9 | -37.9 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indianapolis or Louisville Metro safer?
Louisville Metro is safer with a total crime rate of 4,035 per 100K vs 4,214 for Indianapolis — a 4% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Indianapolis has a violent crime rate of 878.3 per 100K while Louisville Metro has 708.6. Louisville Metro has lower violent crime.
About Indianapolis, IN
About Louisville Metro, KY
Louisville Metro, Kentucky, home of the Kentucky Derby, sprawls along the Ohio River. This consolidated city-county is Kentucky's most populous, with a diverse urban and suburban landscape. With a safety score of 8/100 and a population coverage of 676,843, Louisville Metro has a total crime rate of 4,034.8 per 100,000 residents.