Lake County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lake County in IN is served by 16 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 25,752 violent crimes and 39,193 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 93.6 per 100k residents, which is -11.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 121.6 per 100k, -25.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate93.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents25,752 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents322 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents460 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,418 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,184 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate121.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents39,193 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,250 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate91.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents29,516 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,215 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 93.6 | B | 25752 | 106.2 | -11.9% |
| Property Crime | 121.6 | B | 39193 | 163.6 | -25.7% |
| Homicide | 0.5 | B | 322 | 0.5 | -13.1% |
| Rape | 1.5 | A | 460 | 3.5 | -57.0% |
| Robbery | 2.4 | A | 1418 | 5.8 | -59.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.2 | B | 4184 | 22.3 | -13.6% |
| Burglary | 12.0 | A | 4250 | 24.0 | -49.9% |
| Larceny | 91.6 | B | 29516 | 116.4 | -21.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.8 | B | 5215 | 22.2 | -19.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cedar Lake Police Department
Cedar Lake, IN
Crown Point Police Department
Crown Point, IN
East Chicago Police Department
East Chicago, IN
Lake Station Police Department
Lake Station, IN
Gary Police Department
Gary, IN
Griffith Police Department
Griffith, IN
Hammond Police Department
Hammond, IN
Highland Police Department
Highland, IN
Hobart Police Department
Hobart, IN
Munster Police Department
Munster, IN
Whiting Police Department
Whiting, IN
Lowell Police Department
Lowell, IN
Dyer Police Department
Dyer, IN
Merrillville Police Department
Merrillville, IN
St. John Police Department
St. John, IN
Schererville Police Department
Schererville, IN