La Porte, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The La Porte Police Department serves the city of La Porte, IN in La Porte County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,917 violent crimes and 2,075 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 181.1 per 100k residents, which is 70.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 140.3 per 100k, 14.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 FAggravated Assault
Grade CProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 181.1 | F | 1917 | 106.2 | +70.5% |
| Property Crime | 140.3 | B | 2075 | 163.6 | -14.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.6 | C | 242 | 22.3 | +1.7% |
| Burglary | 18.1 | B | 388 | 24.0 | -24.6% |
| Larceny | 113.2 | C | 1459 | 116.4 | -2.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.1 | A | 225 | 22.2 | -59.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Lesbian (Female) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westville | 4 miles | A 51.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 71.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Long Beach | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Michigan City | 12 miles | D 148.3 | F 274.6 | Violent: 18.1% lower Property: 95.6% higher |
| Walkerton | 15 miles | A 48.1 | A 48.1 | Violent: 73.4% lower Property: 65.7% lower |
| Chesterton | 18 miles | A 13.6 | A 6.8 | Violent: 92.5% lower Property: 95.2% lower |