Tippecanoe County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Tippecanoe County in IN is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 13,393 violent crimes and 13,657 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.4 per 100k residents, which is 29.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 90.8 per 100k, 44.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate75.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents13,393 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents359 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents241 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,584 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate90.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13,657 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,984 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate79.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,516 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,085 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 75.4 | B | 13393 | 106.2 | -29.0% |
| Property Crime | 90.8 | A | 13657 | 163.6 | -44.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 26 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.4 | B | 359 | 3.5 | -30.9% |
| Robbery | 2.8 | A | 241 | 5.8 | -52.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.7 | A | 1584 | 22.3 | -65.5% |
| Burglary | 5.8 | A | 1984 | 24.0 | -75.7% |
| Larceny | 79.2 | B | 10516 | 116.4 | -32.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.8 | A | 1085 | 22.2 | -73.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office
Lafayette Police Department
Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette Police Department
West Lafayette, IN
Purdue University
Dayton Police Department
Dayton, IN