Schererville, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Schererville Police Department serves the city of Schererville, IN in Lake County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 593 violent crimes and 2,202 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 50.5 per 100k residents, which is 52.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 128.1 per 100k, 21.7% 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 Rate50.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents593 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate128.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,202 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate121.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,004 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents104 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 50.5 | A | 593 | 106.2 | -52.4% |
| Property Crime | 128.1 | B | 2202 | 163.6 | -21.7% |
| Burglary | 3.4 | A | 91 | 24.0 | -86.0% |
| Larceny | 121.3 | C | 2004 | 116.4 | +4.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.4 | A | 104 | 22.2 | -84.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffith | 2 miles | C 111.3 | C 154.6 | Violent: 120.2% higher Property: 20.7% higher |
| St. John | 3 miles | A 29.0 | A 12.4 | Violent: 42.6% lower Property: 90.3% lower |
| Dyer | 4 miles | A 24.6 | A 24.6 | Violent: 51.4% lower Property: 80.8% lower |
| Cedar Lake | 4 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 36.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 71.3% lower |
| East Chicago | 4 miles | F 213.3 | C 162.9 | Violent: 322.0% higher Property: 27.2% higher |