Huntington, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Huntington Police Department serves the city of Huntington, IN in Huntington County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 490 violent crimes and 721 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 23.5 per 100k residents, which is 77.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 35.2 per 100k, 78.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 7 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 23.5 | A | 490 | 106.2 | -77.9% |
| Property Crime | 35.2 | A | 721 | 163.6 | -78.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.9 | A | 19 | 22.3 | -73.6% |
| Larceny | 29.4 | A | 588 | 116.4 | -74.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.9 | A | 37 | 22.2 | -73.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 7 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 4 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Whitley | 18 miles | A 57.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 142.4% higher Property: N/A |
| Columbia City | 19 miles | C 108.3 | A 29.5 | Violent: 361.1% higher Property: 16.2% lower |
| Bluffton | 20 miles | D 163.3 | A 48.0 | Violent: 595.1% higher Property: 36.3% higher |
| Marion | 24 miles | C 121.8 | D 225.6 | Violent: 418.3% higher Property: 540.3% higher |
| Fort Wayne | 26 miles | C 113.1 | D 208.4 | Violent: 381.4% higher Property: 491.4% higher |