Monday, October 26, 2026 Crime & Safety Records
Indianapolis Crime Index

Indianapolis neighborhood

Crime in Downtown

Safety grade, crime map and the latest reported incidents for the Downtown neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.

5,626Reported incidents
16,360Residents
$56,874Median income

At a glance

Downtown crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

1,352
Violent incidents
4,274
Property incidents
Theft
Most common offense

Map

Downtown crime map

Reported crime density across and around Downtown.
Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in Downtown

Theft1,437
Other1,415
Assault1,051
DUI/Traffic444
Vandalism427
Drug Offense321
Retail Theft133
Sexual Offense111

Latest reports

Recent incidents in Downtown

  • Theft

    1600 BLOCK SUGAR GROVE AVE, Indianapolis, IN, 46202

    All Other Larceny

  • Other

    E OHIO ST / N COLLEGE AVE, Indianapolis, IN, 46204

    Warrant-Fta/Bench/Civil/Pre-P1

  • Other

    E OHIO ST / N COLLEGE AVE, Indianapolis, IN, 46204

    Interfere/Inhibit Public Safety/Investigation

  • Assault

    600 BLOCK W WASHINGTON ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46204

    Simple Assault

  • Other

    300 BLOCK S ILLINOIS ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46225

    Trespass Of Real Property

  • Other

    200 BLOCK E WASHINGTON ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46204

    Disorderly Conduct

  • DUI/Traffic

    N DELAWARE ST / I65 113 RAMP D, Indianapolis, IN, 46202

    Hit And Run Crash

  • Other

    00 BLOCK MONUMENT CIR, Indianapolis, IN, 46204

    Harassment

  • Other

    300 BLOCK S MERIDIAN ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46225

    Trespass Of Real Property

  • Theft

    400 BLOCK N SENATE AVE, Indianapolis, IN, 46204

    Theft Of Motor Vehicle Parts Or Accessories

Nearby

Neighborhoods near Downtown

Crooked CreekB14,034 residentsNorthwest High SchoolB-15,172 residentsWynnedale / Spring HillB-4,117 residentsNear EastsideB-33,922 residents

FAQ

Downtown safety: common questions

Is Downtown a safe neighborhood in Indianapolis?

Downtown has a crime safety grade of B-, making it one of the safer areas of Indianapolis. Our analysis counted 5,626 reported incidents in Downtown, including 1,352 violent and 4,274 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in Downtown?

The most frequently reported offense in Downtown is Theft.