Elkhart County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Elkhart County in IN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,493 violent crimes and 12,830 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 132.8 per 100k residents, which is 25.0% above the national average. Property crime averages 210.5 per 100k, 28.6% 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 Rate132.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,493 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents383 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate25.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,697 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate210.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents12,830 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,086 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate154.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,995 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate31.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,651 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 132.8 | D | 9493 | 106.2 | +25.0% |
| Property Crime | 210.5 | D | 12830 | 163.6 | +28.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 29 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.8 | B | 383 | 3.5 | -20.5% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 293 | 5.8 | -68.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 25.1 | C | 2697 | 22.3 | +13.0% |
| Burglary | 25.3 | C | 2086 | 24.0 | +5.5% |
| Larceny | 154.1 | D | 8995 | 116.4 | +32.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 31.1 | D | 1651 | 22.2 | +40.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Elkhart County Sheriff's Office
Elkhart Police Department
Elkhart, IN
Goshen Police Department
Goshen, IN