Rensselaer, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Rensselaer Police Department serves the city of Rensselaer, IN in Jasper County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 193 violent crimes and 358 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 51.5 per 100k residents, which is 51.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 240.3 per 100k, 46.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate51.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents193 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate240.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents358 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate68.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents60 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate171.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents298 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 51.5 | A | 193 | 106.2 | -51.5% |
| Property Crime | 240.3 | D | 358 | 163.6 | +46.9% |
| Burglary | 68.7 | F | 60 | 24.0 | +185.8% |
| Larceny | 171.7 | D | 298 | 116.4 | +47.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | 28 miles | A 35.3 | A 8.8 | Violent: 31.5% lower Property: 96.3% lower |
| Crown Point | 35 miles | A 20.1 | A 57.5 | Violent: 61.0% lower Property: 76.1% lower |
| Valparaiso | 37 miles | A 69.0 | A 97.8 | Violent: 34.0% higher Property: 59.3% lower |
| Knox | 37 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Lafayette | 38 miles | F 232.8 | C 178.4 | Violent: 352.0% higher Property: 25.8% lower |