Elkhart County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Elkhart County in IN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 8,219 violent crimes and 10,727 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 164.9 per 100k residents, which is +55.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 272.5 per 100k, +66.5% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 DAnnual Rate164.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents8,219 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents335 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents276 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate46.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,383 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate272.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,727 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate37.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,659 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate204.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,725 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate30.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,268 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 164.9 | D | 8219 | 106.2 | +55.3% |
| Property Crime | 272.5 | F | 10727 | 163.6 | +66.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 28 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 5.2 | D | 335 | 3.5 | +46.3% |
| Robbery | 3.7 | A | 276 | 5.8 | -36.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 46.2 | F | 2383 | 22.3 | +107.6% |
| Burglary | 37.6 | D | 1659 | 24.0 | +56.4% |
| Larceny | 204.4 | F | 7725 | 116.4 | +75.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 30.5 | D | 1268 | 22.2 | +37.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Elkhart Police Department
Elkhart, IN
Goshen Police Department
Goshen, IN