Cedar Lake, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Cedar Lake Police Department serves the city of Cedar Lake, IN in Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 453 property crimes. Property crime averages 36.7 per 100k, 77.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime 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
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate36.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents453 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate36.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents360 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 36.7 | A | 453 | 163.6 | -77.5% |
| Larceny | 36.7 | A | 360 | 116.4 | -68.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Chicago | 0 miles | F 213.3 | C 162.9 | Violent: N/A Property: 343.5% higher |
| Hobart | 0 miles | C 109.1 | C 156.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 327.0% higher |
| Whiting | 0 miles | F 177.4 | A 22.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 39.6% lower |
| Merrillville | 2 miles | B 94.1 | C 149.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 307.0% higher |
| Crown Point | 4 miles | A 20.1 | A 57.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 56.5% higher |