6Beat SW42
Beat SW42, United States: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 6 out of 10 Average crime
6/10 in Indianapolis · 3/10 in the world
Compared with 106 places in Indianapolis (10 = lowest crime). 1 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
Weighted crime: 23,691 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026)
Residents: 7,087
How accurate: in 2026-09, 99% of the 106 neighbourhoods compared scored within 1 of their 2025-09 score.
Crime by type, as recorded by Indianapolis Metropolitan Police (12 months to September 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder and non-negligent manslaughter | 1 | 14.1 | 11.8 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 1 | 14.1 | 41.9 |
| Sodomy | 1 | 14.1 | 9.4 |
| Sexual assault with an object | 0 | 0 | 3.3 |
| Fondling | 4 | 56.4 | 29.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Aggravated assault | 28 | 395.1 | 425.2 |
| Simple assault | 54 | 762 | 1,017.7 |
| Intimidation | 19 | 268.1 | 235 |
| Threats that put someone in fear of bodily harm, without a weapon or an attack. | |||
| Kidnapping and abduction | 0 | 0 | 12.4 |
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 4 | 56.4 | 90.4 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary | 24 | 338.6 | 321.9 |
| Pickpocketing | 0 | 0 | 14.9 |
| Purse snatching | 0 | 0 | 8.9 |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 141.1 | 362.3 |
| Theft from a building | 16 | 225.8 | 228.6 |
| Theft from a vehicle | 32 | 451.5 | 426.9 |
| Theft of vehicle parts | 3 | 42.3 | 96.7 |
| Other theft | 41 | 578.5 | 596.8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 29 | 409.2 | 505.7 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 39 | 550.3 | 196.9 |
| Drug equipment offences | 6 | 84.7 | 24.9 |
| Damage and public order | |||
| Vandalism and damage to property | 1 | 14.1 | 55.4 |
| Disorderly conduct | 4 | 56.4 | 61.8 |
| Trespassing | 9 | 127 | 143.2 |
| Other | |||
| Weapons law violations | 3 | 42.3 | 129.4 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 17.7 |
Source: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to September 2026)
| Homicide | 1 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 6 |
| Violence | 101 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Theft and burglary | 155 |
| Drugs | 45 |
| Damage and public order | 14 |
| Other | 3 |
Questions about crime in Beat SW42
- Is Beat SW42 safe?
- Beat SW42: Safety 6 out of 10 (Average crime). Compared with 106 places in Indianapolis (10 = lowest crime). 1 places were left out of the comparison (incomplete figures or very few residents).
- What is the crime rate in Beat SW42?
- Beat SW42: Weighted crime: 23,691 per 100,000 people (12 months to September 2026).
- How many murders are there in Beat SW42?
- Recorded homicides in Beat SW42 (12 months to September 2026): 1.
