Mishawaka, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mishawaka Police Department serves the city of Mishawaka, IN in St Joseph County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 2,853 violent crimes and 5,345 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 104.2 per 100k residents, which is 1.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 200.6 per 100k, 22.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 CAnnual Rate104.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,853 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents112 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents341 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate200.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,345 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents686 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate157.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,078 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents567 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 104.2 | C | 2853 | 106.2 | -1.9% |
| Property Crime | 200.6 | D | 5345 | 163.6 | +22.6% |
| Rape | 5.9 | F | 112 | 3.5 | +66.8% |
| Robbery | 2.0 | A | 81 | 5.8 | -66.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.8 | A | 341 | 22.3 | -38.1% |
| Burglary | 23.6 | C | 686 | 24.0 | -1.8% |
| Larceny | 157.3 | D | 4078 | 116.4 | +35.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.7 | B | 567 | 22.2 | -11.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Other Christian | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
| Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | 4 miles | F 237.9 | C 187.4 | Violent: 128.2% higher Property: 6.6% lower |
| Roseland | 5 miles | F 707.5 | B 117.9 | Violent: 578.8% higher Property: 41.2% lower |
| Elkhart | 11 miles | F 204.6 | F 282.7 | Violent: 96.3% higher Property: 40.9% higher |
| Nappanee | 18 miles | D 160.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 53.5% higher Property: N/A |
| Goshen | 19 miles | C 125.3 | F 262.3 | Violent: 20.2% higher Property: 30.7% higher |