Elkhart, IN Crime


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Elkhart, IN is experiencing higher than average rates of both violent and property crime. The violent crime rate in Elkhart is 68.6, which is more than three times the U.S. average of 22.7. Similarly, the rate of property crime in Elkhart stands at 57.7, significantly above the national average of 35.4. These figures represent a major challenge for local law enforcement officials and a significant burden on Elkhart's residents and visitors alike.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Elkhart violent crime is 68.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Elkhart property crime is 57.7. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Elkhart, IN Crime History
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Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
2000642.8969.9453.3110.510789.62063.67774.2951.8
2001527.215.355.6429.426.88618.61968.75956693.9
2002407.313.353.3293.147.67753.416695600.9483.4
200335911.548261.138.48068.716745801.5593.2
20043941.965.3309.417.38148.817955834.9518.9
2005383.49.674.8279.919.272101485.75222502.3
2006539.822.849.4437.130.47733.41778.95429.9524.6
2008398.813.362.7305.817.16774.41720.74679.6374.1
2009301.915.241.8224.120.94811.91213.43285.2313.3
2010292.71.965.7217.77.54371.81330.32827.6213.9
20141257.61.938.9153.810634444.61197.32889.1358.2
20151473.87.858.2215.31192.64111.2973.52697.5440.2
20161506.528.672.4182.81222.74312923.72933.1455.2
20179.6135.7900.13510.4638.32511361.2
2018118513.358.9106.31006.53549.3683.62337.7527.9

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Property
per 100k
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Year
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per 100k
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Over 11 years ago

I grew up in Elkhart and it's not the greatest city. My car had been broken into numerous times while living in northern Indiana (South Bend as well). I attribute to  More

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Over 12 years ago

I moved away from Elkhart and returned 20 years later. During my time away I lived in many locations around the west coast - but mostly in Arizona. The last couple of  More

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Over 12 years ago

I left Elkhart 20 years ago, lived mainly in Arizona and returned recently. I have been pleasantly surprised at the wonderful people I've met here. I've made more  More

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