Elkhart, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Elkhart Police Department serves the city of Elkhart, IN in Elkhart County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 6,064 violent crimes and 7,681 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 204.6 per 100k residents, which is 92.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 282.7 per 100k, 72.8% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 Rate204.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,064 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents277 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents243 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate83.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,169 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate282.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents7,681 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate57.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,284 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate178.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,351 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate46.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents990 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 204.6 | F | 6064 | 106.2 | +92.6% |
| Property Crime | 282.7 | F | 7681 | 163.6 | +72.8% |
| Rape | 7.4 | F | 277 | 3.5 | +110.4% |
| Robbery | 7.4 | D | 243 | 5.8 | +27.9% |
| Aggravated Assault | 83.7 | F | 2169 | 22.3 | +276.0% |
| Burglary | 57.6 | F | 1284 | 24.0 | +139.9% |
| Larceny | 178.5 | D | 5351 | 116.4 | +53.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 46.5 | F | 990 | 22.2 | +109.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Mental Disability | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen | 10 miles | C 125.3 | F 262.3 | Violent: 38.7% lower Property: 7.2% lower |
| Mishawaka | 11 miles | C 104.2 | D 200.6 | Violent: 49.0% lower Property: 29.0% lower |
| Roseland | 15 miles | F 707.5 | B 117.9 | Violent: 245.9% higher Property: 58.3% lower |
| South Bend | 15 miles | F 237.9 | C 187.4 | Violent: 16.3% higher Property: 33.7% lower |
| Nappanee | 17 miles | D 160.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 21.8% lower Property: N/A |