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Auburn, IN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Auburn Police Department serves the city of Auburn, IN in Dekalb County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 292 violent crimes and 550 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 28.9 per 100k residents, which is 72.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 72.3 per 100k, 55.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate28.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents292 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate72.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents550 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate50.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents435 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents45 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime28.9A292106.2-72.8%
Property Crime72.3A550163.6-55.8%
Homicide7.2F20.5+1256.9%
Burglary7.2A6824.0-69.9%
Larceny50.6A435116.4-56.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft14.5B4522.2-34.7%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Waterloo 0 miles
N/A 0.0
A 93.2
Violent: N/A
Property: 28.9% higher
Garrett 8 miles
N/A 0.0
A 15.6
Violent: N/A
Property: 78.4% lower
Kendallville 14 miles
B 78.4
A 68.6
Violent: 171.1% higher
Property: 5.1% lower
Angola 16 miles
C 105.8
D 222.3
Violent: 265.8% higher
Property: 207.3% higher
Albion 22 miles
B 90.3
C 180.5
Violent: 212.0% higher
Property: 149.6% higher