Valparaiso, IN Crime


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Valparaiso, IN is a relatively safe city when it comes to crime. The violent crime rate in Valparaiso is 11.2, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Valparaiso is 28, which is also much lower than the national average of 35.4. This makes Valparaiso a desirable place to live for people who value safety and security. Residents of Valparaiso can rest assured that their city is a safe place to call home.

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

Valparaiso violent crime is 11.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Valparaiso property crime is 28.0. (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
Valparaiso, IN Crime History
*Closest City
Year Violent Murder Rape Robbery Assault Property Burglary Larceny Auto
200094014.525.354.22825.83652305.4155.4
2001192.13.618.114.5155.93059.9358.92566.8134.1
2002284.37.21818241.22886.7316.72447.5122.4
2003313.9014.124.7275.13622.3232.83255.5134
2004273.10717.5248.63337.2283.62938115.6
2005252.53.513.86.9228.33064.8297.52622145.3
2006348.2023.913.7310.63516317.53034.6163.9
2007295.706.720.2268.82771.8413.32261.197.4
2008341.43.39.99.9318.22890.4430.92320.3139.2
2009319.43.39.822.8283.62454.4394.41939.4120.6
2010148.5016.145.287.22617.7361.52156.2100.1
2011100.3012.515.772.13003.9451.52445.8106.6
201287.43.121.815.646.82624.7477.52009.9137.3
201306.221.874.82072.3271.11729.571.7
2014108.13.1021.683.41911.6169.81624.4117.3
2015104.6015.418.570.71645.22061362.376.9
201714402427931512.21561293.263
2018110.1026.811.971.41196.11161041.438.7

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Chesterton, IN64.6897.412,83082019
Westville, IN213.6676.35,86992019
Portage, IN198.41,584.236,741102019
Porter, IN165.9477.14,899102019
Burns Harbor, IN85.52,822.91,122102012
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Chesterton, IN64.6897.412,83082019
Portage, IN198.41,584.236,741102019
Hobart, IN139.93,457.728,389122019
Lake Station, IN260.92,702.013,253122018
Merrillville, IN144.01,670.333,839142019

   Visualize the relationship between violent and property crime in similar size cities.

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Over 9 years ago

I moved to Valparaiso, IN about 1 year ago. I moved here because I was attending the law school located here. At a glance, it appears to be a small town, with many new  More

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Over 10 years ago

My favorite restaurants in Valparaiso are: Panera Bread--The lines sometimes get long, but, the service is decent and the food is great. Red Robin--Bottomless fries  More

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I loved driving anywhere, down any road because of the trees, fields and green, green grass that is all over. Cost of living is outrageous! But lil towns close by make  More

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