La Porte County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
La Porte County in IN is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 6,819 violent crimes and 10,232 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.2 per 100k residents, which is 31.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 74.7 per 100k, 54.3% 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 Rate73.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,819 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents213 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,080 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate74.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents10,232 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,012 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate62.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents7,178 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents992 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.2 | B | 6819 | 106.2 | -31.1% |
| Property Crime | 74.7 | A | 10232 | 163.6 | -54.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 31 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.6 | A | 164 | 3.5 | -82.1% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 213 | 5.8 | -72.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.4 | A | 1080 | 22.3 | -39.9% |
| Burglary | 6.9 | A | 2012 | 24.0 | -71.4% |
| Larceny | 62.9 | A | 7178 | 116.4 | -46.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.0 | A | 992 | 22.2 | -77.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
La Porte County Sheriff's Office
La Porte Police Department
La Porte, IN
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Long Beach Police Department
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Westville Police Department
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