Highland, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Highland Police Department serves the city of Highland, IN in Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 425 violent crimes and 1,742 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 29.9 per 100k residents, which is 71.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 145.0 per 100k, 11.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate29.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents425 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate145.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,742 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents122 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate127.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,515 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents97 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 29.9 | A | 425 | 106.2 | -71.9% |
| Property Crime | 145.0 | B | 1742 | 163.6 | -11.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.3 | A | 74 | 22.3 | -80.9% |
| Burglary | 8.5 | A | 122 | 24.0 | -64.5% |
| Larceny | 127.9 | C | 1515 | 116.4 | +9.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.5 | A | 97 | 22.2 | -61.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffith | 2 miles | C 111.3 | C 154.6 | Violent: 272.9% higher Property: 6.6% higher |
| Munster | 3 miles | A 17.0 | B 140.1 | Violent: 43.1% lower Property: 3.4% lower |
| Schererville | 4 miles | A 50.5 | B 128.1 | Violent: 69.3% higher Property: 11.7% lower |
| Hammond | 6 miles | F 171.1 | F 329.0 | Violent: 473.1% higher Property: 126.9% higher |
| Dyer | 6 miles | A 24.6 | A 24.6 | Violent: 17.8% lower Property: 83.1% lower |