Portage, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Portage Police Department serves the city of Portage, IN in Porter County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,757 violent crimes and 2,355 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 106.5 per 100k residents, which is 0.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 80.5 per 100k, 50.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 Rate106.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,757 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents290 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate80.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,355 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate70.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,040 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 106.5 | C | 1757 | 106.2 | +0.2% |
| Property Crime | 80.5 | A | 2355 | 163.6 | -50.8% |
| Rape | 10.4 | F | 98 | 3.5 | +193.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.0 | A | 290 | 22.3 | -41.7% |
| Burglary | 5.2 | A | 162 | 24.0 | -78.4% |
| Larceny | 70.1 | A | 2040 | 116.4 | -39.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.2 | A | 144 | 22.2 | -76.6% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 3 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso | 3 miles | A 69.0 | A 97.8 | Violent: 35.2% lower Property: 21.5% higher |
| Chesterton | 7 miles | A 13.6 | A 6.8 | Violent: 87.2% lower Property: 91.6% lower |
| Porter | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 19.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 76.2% lower |
| Lake Station | 11 miles | D 135.8 | B 135.8 | Violent: 27.6% higher Property: 68.7% higher |
| Merrillville | 14 miles | B 94.1 | C 149.5 | Violent: 11.6% lower Property: 85.7% higher |