Gas City, IN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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59%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

91%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

53%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Gas City_{/100k people}	Indiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	57	n/a (estimate)	943	1,876	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	5.6	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	34.1	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	40.4	66.5
Assault	2	n/a	33.1	252.1	264.1
Violent crime	2	n/a (estimate)	33	332	364
Burglary	0	n/a	0.0	218.3	250.7
Theft	51	n/a	843.5	1,089.3	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	4	n/a	66.2	235.7	318.7
Property crime	55	n/a (estimate)	910	1,543	1,917

Gas City crime map

The Gas City crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Gas City as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Gas City crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Gas City crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Gas City crime rates are 59% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Gas City are 91% lower than the national average
In Gas City you have a 1 in 107 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Gas City is safer than 36% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Gas City has decreased by 58%

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Daily Crime In Gas City (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Gas City for every 100,000 residents. The Gas City total amount of daily crime is 1.99 times less than the Indiana average and 2.42 times less than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Gas City, is 10.04 times less than the Indiana average, and it is 11.00 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Gas City has a daily crime average that is 1.70 times less than the Indiana average and 2.11 times less than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Gas City (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Gas City in comparison to other Indiana communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Gas City safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Gas City being safer than 25% of cities in Indiana and 36% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Indiana cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Gas City. In conclusion, Gas City ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Gas City

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Gas City is 1 in 3024

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Gas City is 1 in 110

The chance of being a victim of crime in Gas City is 1 in 107

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Gas City, Indiana? If you reside in Gas City, then there is a 1 in 3024 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 110. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 107 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Gas City.

Year Over Year Crime In Gas City (per 100,000 people)

The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Gas City, IN is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Gas City has decreased by 91%, while the property crime rate in Gas City has decreased by 51% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Gas City has decreased by 58% with regards to total crimes year over year.

Gas City police department

Item	Gas City	Indiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	14	8,766	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	n/a	2.4	3.3

Sex offenders in Indiana

State	Total offenders	Indiana_/100K	National_/100K
Indiana	12,315	198	266

There are a total of 12,315 sex offenders in Indiana. This yields a total of 198 sex offenders in Indiana per 100,000 residents which is 26% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Warren, IN	1,199	120	556	675
Sweetser, IN	1,157	124	578	703
Elwood, IN	8,435	202	569	771
Converse, IN	1,139	137	639	776
La Fontaine, IN	1,113	148	687	835
Jonesboro, IN	1,302	150	695	844
Eaton, IN	1,959	153	709	861
Gas City, IN	5,756	33	910	943

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Chickasaw, AL	5,757	497	1,987	2,484
Washingtonville, NY	5,754	317	1,464	1,782
Ellenton, FL	5,754	266	1,389	1,655
Yarmouth, ME	5,752	66	328	394
Mount Arlington, NJ	5,751	0	556	556
Gas City, IN	5,756	33	910	943

Source: The Gas City, IN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.