Porter County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Porter County in IN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 3,043 violent crimes and 4,409 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.3 per 100k residents, which is -55.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 51.1 per 100k, -68.8% below 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 AAnnual Rate47.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,043 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents160 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents504 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate51.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,409 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents333 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,768 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents290 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 47.3 | A | 3043 | 106.2 | -55.5% |
| Property Crime | 51.1 | A | 4409 | 163.6 | -68.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 8 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.6 | B | 160 | 3.5 | -26.6% |
| Robbery | 1.7 | A | 53 | 5.8 | -70.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.8 | A | 504 | 22.3 | -64.9% |
| Burglary | 2.0 | A | 333 | 24.0 | -91.6% |
| Larceny | 42.2 | A | 3768 | 116.4 | -63.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.8 | A | 290 | 22.2 | -69.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Chesterton Police Department
Chesterton, IN
Portage Police Department
Portage, IN
Valparaiso Police Department
Valparaiso, IN
Porter Police Department
Porter, IN