Valparaiso, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Valparaiso Police Department serves the city of Valparaiso, IN in Porter County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 918 violent crimes and 1,572 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.0 per 100k residents, which is 35.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 97.8 per 100k, 40.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate69.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents918 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate97.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,572 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate92.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,360 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.0 | A | 918 | 106.2 | -35.0% |
| Property Crime | 97.8 | A | 1572 | 163.6 | -40.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.5 | A | 128 | 22.3 | -48.3% |
| Burglary | 2.9 | A | 128 | 24.0 | -88.0% |
| Larceny | 92.0 | B | 1360 | 116.4 | -20.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.9 | A | 80 | 22.2 | -87.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage | 3 miles | C 106.5 | A 80.5 | Violent: 54.2% higher Property: 17.7% lower |
| Chesterton | 10 miles | A 13.6 | A 6.8 | Violent: 80.3% lower Property: 93.0% lower |
| Porter | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 19.2 | Violent: N/A Property: 80.4% lower |
| Lake Station | 13 miles | D 135.8 | B 135.8 | Violent: 96.7% higher Property: 38.9% higher |
| Merrillville | 14 miles | B 94.1 | C 149.5 | Violent: 36.4% higher Property: 52.9% higher |