Indiana
Hoosier Hospitality and Heartland Beauty.
A Message from the Governor
Holcomb frequently travels throughout the state, visiting with Hoosiers about how to make Indiana the best place in the world to live, work, study, play and stay.
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Eric Holcomb
About Indiana
Indiana, often referred to as the “Hoosier State,” is a Midwestern state with a rich blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Known for its friendly communities, thriving cities, and scenic landscapes, Indiana offers a diverse range of experiences for residents and visitors alike.
Indiana holds a significant place in American history. It was home to President Abraham Lincoln during his childhood, and the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Spencer commemorates this period of his life. Additionally, the state’s role in the Underground Railroad is celebrated at various historic sites.
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Crimes Overview
Indiana has a murder rate equal to the national average, but lower rates of rape, assault, and robbery. Kidnapping rate is higher than the national average. Burglary rate is lower, while arson rate is slightly higher. Vandalism rate is significantly lower. Theft rate is below the national average, and motor vehicle theft rate is also lower. Identity theft rate is notably lower. Drug offenses are a concern, and weapon law violations are slightly higher than the national average.
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Indiana Crime Rates by City
Albion
Anderson
Angola
Auburn
Avon
Bargersville
Bedford
Beech Grove
Bloomington
Bluffton
Bristol
Brookville
Brownsburg
Butler
Carmel
Cedar Lake
Charlestown
Chesterton
Cicero
Clarksville
Claypool
Columbia City
Cumberland
Danville
Dyer
East Chicago
Edinburgh
Elkhart
Evansville
Fishers
Fort Wayne
Franklin
Goshen
Greenfield
Greenwood
Hammond
Hartford City
Highland
Hobart
Huntington
Indianapolis
Jasper
Kendallville
Kokomo
Knox
La Porte
Lawrence
Lebanon
Linton
Logansport
Lowell
McCordsville
Michigan City
Mishawaka
Mount Vernon
Muncie
Munster
Nappanee
New Albany
New Haven
New Whiteland
North Vernon
North Webster
Osceola
Pittsboro
Plainfield
Portage
Porter
Seymour
Shelbyville
Sheridan
Silver Lake
Speedway
St. John
Terre Haute
Valparaiso
Vincennes
Walkerton
Warsaw
Washington
Westfield
West Lafayette
Whiteland
Whitestown
Winona Lake
Zionsville
Metropolitan Counties
Allen
Bartholomew
Clark
Delaware
Elkhart
Floyd
Hamilton
Hancock
Harrison
Hendricks
Howard
Johnson
La Porte
Madison
Monroe
Porter
Posey
St. Joseph
Tippecanoe
Vanderburgh
Vigo
Washington
Non-Metropolitan Counties
Clinton
Dubois
Fulton
Gibson
Greene
Henry
Jackson
Jennings
Kosciusko
Montgomery
Noble
Starke
Steuben
Wells