Porter County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Porter County in IN is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,268 violent crimes and 5,594 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.2 per 100k residents, which is 65.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 51.7 per 100k, 68.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate37.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,268 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents730 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate51.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,594 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents563 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate45.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,595 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents416 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.2 | A | 4268 | 106.2 | -65.0% |
| Property Crime | 51.7 | A | 5594 | 163.6 | -68.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 12 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 189 | 3.5 | -51.0% |
| Robbery | 1.1 | A | 58 | 5.8 | -80.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.2 | A | 730 | 22.3 | -76.6% |
| Burglary | 1.8 | A | 563 | 24.0 | -92.5% |
| Larceny | 45.0 | A | 4595 | 116.4 | -61.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.0 | A | 416 | 22.2 | -77.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Porter County Sheriff's Office
Chesterton Police Department
Chesterton, IN
Portage Police Department
Portage, IN
Valparaiso Police Department
Valparaiso, IN
Porter Police Department
Porter, IN