Is Indianapolis or San Antonio Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of FBI data, Indianapolis is safer than San Antonio (Safety Score 7/100 vs 3/100), with a total crime rate of 4,214 per 100,000 versus 5,219 for San Antonio — 19% lower. Indianapolis has higher rates in 3 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in murder, where San Antonio has a 58% lower rate.
Indianapolis — 5-Year Trend
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San Antonio — 5-Year Trend
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Indianapolis, IN
San Antonio, TX
Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Indianapolis | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 4,214.4 | 5,219.0 | -1,004.6 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 878.3 | 595.3 | +283.0 |
| Murder Rate | 20.0 | 8.4 | +11.6 |
| Rape Rate | 59.2 | 83.7 | -24.5 |
| Robbery Rate | 143.2 | 108.4 | +34.8 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 655.6 | 393.7 | +261.8 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,336.1 | 4,623.6 | -1,287.6 |
| Burglary Rate | 517.9 | 495.6 | +22.4 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,072.1 | 3,291.8 | -1,219.7 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 746.1 | 836.3 | -90.2 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indianapolis or San Antonio safer?
Indianapolis is safer with a total crime rate of 4,214 per 100K vs 5,219 for San Antonio — a 19% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Indianapolis has a violent crime rate of 878.3 per 100K while San Antonio has 595.3. San Antonio has lower violent crime.
About Indianapolis, IN
About San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, a South Texas city famed for the Alamo, sits along the Balcones Escarpment. Its population is predominantly Hispanic, reflecting a rich blend of cultures. With a safety score of 3/100 and a population coverage of 1,514,458, San Antonio has a total crime rate of 5,219.0 per 100,000 residents.