Dekalb County, IN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Dekalb County in IN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 345 violent crimes and 596 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 9.6 per 100k residents, which is -90.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 60.4 per 100k, -63.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents345 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate60.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents596 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate47.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents467 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime9.6A345106.2-90.9%
Property Crime60.4A596163.6-63.1%
Homicide2.4F20.5+352.3%
Rape0.0A53.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A2722.3-100.0%
Burglary7.6A7324.0-68.3%
Larceny47.9A467116.4-58.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft4.8A5422.2-78.2%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Auburn Police Department

Auburn, IN

Garrett Police Department

Garrett, IN

Waterloo Police Department

Waterloo, IN