Fort Wayne, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Fort Wayne Police Department serves the city of Fort Wayne, IN in Allen County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 21,657 violent crimes and 32,799 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 113.1 per 100k residents, which is 6.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 208.4 per 100k, 27.4% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 38 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 CAnnual Rate113.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents21,657 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents155 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate4.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents609 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,130 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents2,344 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate208.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents32,799 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,527 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate153.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents25,856 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate27.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,093 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 113.1 | C | 21657 | 106.2 | +6.5% |
| Property Crime | 208.4 | D | 32799 | 163.6 | +27.4% |
| Homicide | 1.9 | F | 155 | 0.5 | +247.2% |
| Rape | 4.1 | C | 609 | 3.5 | +15.4% |
| Robbery | 6.3 | C | 1130 | 5.8 | +8.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.5 | A | 2344 | 22.3 | -35.0% |
| Burglary | 25.9 | C | 3527 | 24.0 | +8.0% |
| Larceny | 153.1 | D | 25856 | 116.4 | +31.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 27.8 | D | 3093 | 22.2 | +25.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 38 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 7 |
| Anti-Female | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 2 |
| Anti-Catholic | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 5 |
| Anti-Transgender | 1 |
| Anti-Other Religion | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 15 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 3 miles | C 119.0 | A 87.7 | Violent: 5.3% higher Property: 57.9% lower |
| Garrett | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 15.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 92.5% lower |
| Decatur | 19 miles | C 119.8 | A 39.9 | Violent: 5.9% higher Property: 80.8% lower |
| Auburn | 22 miles | A 28.9 | A 72.3 | Violent: 74.4% lower Property: 65.3% lower |
| Waterloo | 22 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 93.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 55.3% lower |