Shelby, Indiana has been struggling with high rates of crime in recent years. According to the latest statistics, the town has a violent crime rate of 23.3, slightly higher than the national average of 22.7. Additionally, property crime in Shelby is also a major concern, with a rate of 46.8 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that residents of Shelby are at a higher risk of becoming victims of both violent and property crimes. This rise in crime can be attributed to various factors, including poverty, drug use, and lack of resources for law enforcement. Despite efforts to combat crime in Shelby, the numbers remain concerning and the community continues to work towards finding solutions to this issue.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Shelby violent crime is 23.3. (The US average is 22.7)
Shelby property crime is 46.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Shelby, Indiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Hebron, Indiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Hebron, Indiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.