East Chicago, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The East Chicago Police Department serves the city of East Chicago, IN in Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,228 violent crimes and 3,698 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 213.3 per 100k residents, which is 100.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 162.9 per 100k, 0.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 13 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 FAnnual Rate213.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,228 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents57 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate3.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents185 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate89.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents822 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate162.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,698 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents331 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate77.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,657 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate58.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents691 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 213.3 | F | 3228 | 106.2 | +100.8% |
| Property Crime | 162.9 | C | 3698 | 163.6 | -0.4% |
| Rape | 3.9 | C | 57 | 3.5 | +9.7% |
| Robbery | 3.9 | B | 185 | 5.8 | -33.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 89.2 | F | 822 | 22.3 | +300.8% |
| Burglary | 27.1 | C | 331 | 24.0 | +13.0% |
| Larceny | 77.6 | B | 2657 | 116.4 | -33.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 58.2 | F | 691 | 22.2 | +162.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 13 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 10 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Lake | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 36.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 77.5% lower |
| Hobart | 0 miles | C 109.1 | C 156.8 | Violent: 48.9% lower Property: 3.7% lower |
| Whiting | 0 miles | F 177.4 | A 22.2 | Violent: 16.8% lower Property: 86.4% lower |
| Merrillville | 2 miles | B 94.1 | C 149.5 | Violent: 55.9% lower Property: 8.2% lower |
| Crown Point | 4 miles | A 20.1 | A 57.5 | Violent: 90.6% lower Property: 64.7% lower |