Indianapolis neighborhood

Crime in West Indianapolis

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

982Reported incidents

6,897Residents

$38,787Median income

At a glance

West Indianapolis crime breakdown

Counts of reported incidents inside the neighborhood boundary.

222

Violent incidents

760

Property incidents

Theft

Most common offense

Map

West Indianapolis crime map

Reported crime density across and around West Indianapolis.

Lower crimeHigher crime

Composition

Reported offenses in West Indianapolis

Theft242

Other181

Assault172

DUI/Traffic118

Burglary79

Vandalism65

Drug Offense41

Retail Theft34

Latest reports

Recent incidents in West Indianapolis

Drug OffenseMar 1, 2026
2000 BLOCK W MORRIS ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46221
Drug Equipment Violations
BurglaryMar 1, 2026
1400 BLOCK BLAINE AVE, Indianapolis, IN, 46221
Burglary/Breaking And Entering
BurglaryMar 1, 2026
1200 BLOCK SHEPARD ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46222
Burglary/Breaking And Entering
WeaponsFeb 28, 2026
2200 BLOCK MARTHA ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46221
Weapon Law Violations
AssaultFeb 28, 2026
1400 BLOCK DROVER ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46221
Simple Assault
DUI/TrafficFeb 27, 2026
1000 BLOCK KENTUCKY AVE, Indianapolis, IN, 46221
Hit And Run Crash
DUI/TrafficFeb 26, 2026
1300 BLOCK HIATT ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46221
Hit And Run Crash
OtherFeb 26, 2026
1500 BLOCK S GOODLET AVE, Indianapolis, IN, 46241
Warrant-Fta/Bench/Civil/Pre-P1
OtherFeb 25, 2026
1300 BLOCK HIATT ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46221
Harassment
AssaultFeb 25, 2026
3400 BLOCK W MORRIS ST, Indianapolis, IN, 46241
Intimidation

Nearby

Neighborhoods near West Indianapolis

North PerryA-9,124 residents Fountain SquareA-7,286 residents MillersvilleA-7,241 residents University HeightsA-12,577 residents

FAQ

West Indianapolis safety: common questions

Is West Indianapolis a safe neighborhood in Indianapolis?

West Indianapolis has a crime safety grade of A-, making it one of the safer areas of Indianapolis. Our analysis counted 982 reported incidents in West Indianapolis, including 222 violent and 760 property offenses.

What is the most common crime in West Indianapolis?

The most frequently reported offense in West Indianapolis is Theft.