Located in Lafayette, Indiana, the 47909 zip code area has a higher than average crime rate for both violent and property crimes. According to the background information, the violent crime rate in this area is 30.6, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. This means that residents of this area are more likely to experience acts of violence such as assault and robbery. In addition, the property crime rate in 47909 is 40.5, which is also higher than the national average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. These statistics suggest that there may be a higher level of danger and risk in this area compared to other parts of the country. As such, residents of 47909 may need to take extra precautions to ensure their safety and protect their property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Lafayette (zip 47909) violent crime is 30.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Lafayette (zip 47909) property crime is 40.5. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Lafayette, Indiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Crawfordsville, Indiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Crawfordsville, Indiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.