La Porte County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
La Porte County in IN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,377 violent crimes and 8,323 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 95.2 per 100k residents, which is -10.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 103.7 per 100k, -36.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate95.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,377 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents194 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate20.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents903 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate103.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,323 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,380 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate87.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,145 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents753 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 95.2 | B | 5377 | 106.2 | -10.4% |
| Property Crime | 103.7 | A | 8323 | 163.6 | -36.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 23 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 133 | 3.5 | -77.7% |
| Robbery | 2.4 | A | 194 | 5.8 | -59.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 20.1 | C | 903 | 22.3 | -9.9% |
| Burglary | 9.3 | A | 1380 | 24.0 | -61.5% |
| Larceny | 87.5 | B | 6145 | 116.4 | -24.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.0 | A | 753 | 22.2 | -68.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
La Porte Police Department
La Porte, IN
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