Munster, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Munster Police Department serves the city of Munster, IN in Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 346 violent crimes and 1,226 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 17.0 per 100k residents, which is 84.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 140.1 per 100k, 14.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 AAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents346 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate140.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,226 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate118.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,042 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 17.0 | A | 346 | 106.2 | -84.0% |
| Property Crime | 140.1 | B | 1226 | 163.6 | -14.4% |
| Burglary | 8.5 | A | 90 | 24.0 | -64.7% |
| Larceny | 118.9 | C | 1042 | 116.4 | +2.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.7 | A | 93 | 22.2 | -42.5% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland | 3 miles | A 29.9 | B 145.0 | Violent: 75.8% higher Property: 3.5% higher |
| Hammond | 4 miles | F 171.1 | F 329.0 | Violent: 907.5% higher Property: 134.8% higher |
| Dyer | 5 miles | A 24.6 | A 24.6 | Violent: 44.6% higher Property: 82.5% lower |
| Griffith | 5 miles | C 111.3 | C 154.6 | Violent: 555.5% higher Property: 10.3% higher |
| Schererville | 6 miles | A 50.5 | B 128.1 | Violent: 197.7% higher Property: 8.6% lower |