St Joseph County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
St Joseph County in IN is served by 10 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 20,427 violent crimes and 23,131 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 181.5 per 100k residents, which is 70.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 105.7 per 100k, 35.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Homicide 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 FAnnual Rate181.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents20,427 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents70 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents478 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade FAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents838 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate64.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,834 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate105.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents23,131 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,008 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate80.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents15,696 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,232 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 181.5 | F | 20427 | 106.2 | +70.8% |
| Property Crime | 105.7 | A | 23131 | 163.6 | -35.4% |
| Homicide | 0.1 | A | 70 | 0.5 | -74.0% |
| Rape | 2.1 | A | 478 | 3.5 | -41.1% |
| Robbery | 18.9 | F | 838 | 5.8 | +225.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 64.6 | F | 4834 | 22.3 | +190.2% |
| Burglary | 15.4 | A | 4008 | 24.0 | -35.8% |
| Larceny | 80.6 | B | 15696 | 116.4 | -30.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.4 | A | 3232 | 22.2 | -57.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office
Mishawaka Police Department
Mishawaka, IN
South Bend Police Department
South Bend, IN
Walkerton Police Department
Walkerton, IN
New Carlisle
Roseland Police Department
Roseland, IN