Porter, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Porter Police Department serves the city of Porter, IN in Porter County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 0 violent crimes and 119 property crimes. Property crime averages 19.2 per 100k, 88.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Property Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents119 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Crime | 19.2 | A | 119 | 163.6 | -88.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.2 | B | 30 | 22.2 | -13.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton | 1 miles | A 13.6 | A 6.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 64.5% lower |
| Portage | 7 miles | C 106.5 | A 80.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 320.1% higher |
| Lake Station | 10 miles | D 135.8 | B 135.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 608.7% higher |
| Valparaiso | 10 miles | A 69.0 | A 97.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 410.3% higher |
| Michigan City | 11 miles | D 148.3 | F 274.6 | Violent: N/A Property: 1333.1% higher |