West Lafayette, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The West Lafayette Police Department serves the city of West Lafayette, IN in Tippecanoe County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,032 violent crimes and 2,112 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 15.5 per 100k residents, which is 85.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 81.8 per 100k, 50.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 15.5 | A | 1032 | 106.2 | -85.4% |
| Property Crime | 81.8 | A | 2112 | 163.6 | -50.0% |
| Burglary | 6.6 | A | 187 | 24.0 | -72.4% |
| Larceny | 73.0 | A | 1837 | 116.4 | -37.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.2 | A | 83 | 22.2 | -90.0% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 2 miles | F 232.8 | C 178.4 | Violent: 1403.8% higher Property: 118.1% higher |
| Dayton | 3 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 73.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 10.3% lower |
| Frankfort | 20 miles | F 220.0 | A 85.5 | Violent: 1321.2% higher Property: 4.6% higher |
| Crawfordsville | 25 miles | C 114.8 | A 72.5 | Violent: 641.3% higher Property: 11.4% lower |
| Attica | 28 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |