Fishers Named 19th Safest City in America

Fishers Named 19th Safest City in America

February 18, 2013 

(Fishers, Indiana) – Recently, Location Inc. named Fishers, Indiana as one of the  safest cities in America. Each year NeighborhoodScout.com publishes a list of the top 100 safest cities, calculated on cities with 25,000 or more population, and based on the total number of crimes per 1,000 residents. Crimes include burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, murder, forcible rape, armed robbery, and aggravated assault. Fishers achieved the ranking of 19th safest city.

Fishers Police Chief George Kehl stated, “We are excited and honored to once  again be named one of the safest cities in America.” “This award is a direct  reflection of the active partnership between the dedicated men and women of the Fishers Police Department and the residents they serve,” Chief Kehl continued. This year Fishers was one of only two cities, in Indiana, to achieve this status. For a complete list of the 2013 Top 100 Safest Cities in America please visit www.neighborhoodscout.com .  

Residents are encouraged to contact the police department for more information regarding the Fishers Neighborhood Crime Watch Program.  

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