Dekalb County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dekalb County in IN is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 607 violent crimes and 777 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.1 per 100k residents, which is 47.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 40.5 per 100k, 75.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 AHomicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.1 | A | 607 | 106.2 | -47.1% |
| Property Crime | 40.5 | A | 777 | 163.6 | -75.2% |
| Homicide | 1.4 | F | 2 | 0.5 | +171.4% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 8 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 53 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 4.6 | A | 115 | 24.0 | -81.0% |
| Larceny | 32.0 | A | 578 | 116.4 | -72.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.0 | A | 79 | 22.2 | -82.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
De Kalb County Sheriff's Office
Auburn Police Department
Auburn, IN
Butler
Garrett Police Department
Garrett, IN
Waterloo Police Department
Waterloo, IN