Michigan City, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Michigan City Police Department serves the city of Michigan City, IN in La Porte County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,421 violent crimes and 6,186 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 148.3 per 100k residents, which is 39.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 274.6 per 100k, 67.8% 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 11 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 DRape
Grade BRobbery
Grade FAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade BCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 148.3 | D | 3421 | 106.2 | +39.7% |
| Property Crime | 274.6 | F | 6186 | 163.6 | +67.8% |
| Rape | 3.2 | B | 72 | 3.5 | -10.6% |
| Robbery | 9.5 | F | 153 | 5.8 | +62.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.3 | A | 637 | 22.3 | -71.6% |
| Burglary | 18.9 | B | 980 | 24.0 | -21.2% |
| Larceny | 236.7 | F | 4638 | 116.4 | +103.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.9 | B | 526 | 22.2 | -14.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 4 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Chesterton | 11 miles | A 13.6 | A 6.8 | Violent: 90.8% lower Property: 97.5% lower |
| Porter | 11 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 19.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 93.0% lower |
| La Porte | 12 miles | F 181.1 | B 140.3 | Violent: 22.1% higher Property: 48.9% lower |
| Westville | 14 miles | A 51.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 65.4% lower Property: N/A |