St Joseph County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
St Joseph County in IN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 16,206 violent crimes and 17,647 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 274.4 per 100k residents, which is +158.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 138.5 per 100k, -15.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 FAnnual Rate274.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents16,206 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents66 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents364 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate33.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents764 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate109.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,442 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate138.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,647 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents2,871 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate109.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents12,108 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,506 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 274.4 | F | 16206 | 106.2 | +158.4% |
| Property Crime | 138.5 | B | 17647 | 163.6 | -15.3% |
| Homicide | 0.2 | A | 66 | 0.5 | -54.5% |
| Rape | 3.4 | C | 364 | 3.5 | -3.4% |
| Robbery | 33.1 | F | 764 | 5.8 | +469.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 109.8 | F | 4442 | 22.3 | +393.5% |
| Burglary | 14.2 | A | 2871 | 24.0 | -41.1% |
| Larceny | 109.2 | C | 12108 | 116.4 | -6.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.6 | B | 2506 | 22.2 | -34.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mishawaka Police Department
Mishawaka, IN
South Bend Police Department
South Bend, IN
Walkerton Police Department
Walkerton, IN
Roseland Police Department
Roseland, IN