Walkerton, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Walkerton Police Department serves the city of Walkerton, IN in St Joseph County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 142 violent crimes and 123 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.1 per 100k residents, which is 54.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 48.1 per 100k, 70.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent 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
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate48.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents142 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate48.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate48.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.1 | A | 142 | 106.2 | -54.7% |
| Property Crime | 48.1 | A | 123 | 163.6 | -70.6% |
| Larceny | 48.1 | A | 64 | 116.4 | -58.7% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | 12 miles | A 40.1 | C 170.6 | Violent: 16.5% lower Property: 254.8% higher |
| Knox | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Westville | 15 miles | A 51.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 6.6% higher Property: N/A |
| La Porte | 15 miles | F 181.1 | B 140.3 | Violent: 276.6% higher Property: 191.9% higher |
| South Bend | 18 miles | F 237.9 | C 187.4 | Violent: 394.7% higher Property: 289.7% higher |