Michigan City, IN Crime


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Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Michigan City, IN is a picturesque city that has unfortunately experienced higher than average crime rates. According to recent statistics, the city's violent crime rate is 27, which is above the national average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as homicide, robbery, and aggravated assault. The property crime rate in Michigan City is also significantly higher than the US average, sitting at 64.6 compared to the national average of 35.4. These property crimes include burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. While the city offers beautiful scenery and a close-knit community, it is important to be aware of the potential for crime and take necessary precautions.

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

Michigan City violent crime is 27.0. (The US average is 22.7)
Michigan City property crime is 64.6. (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
Michigan City, IN Crime History
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Pop. Miles Data
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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived in Michigan City for over 10 years now(March 2020) and am a native of Northwest Indiana (40 years.) Michigan City is an older town, on Lake Michigan ESE of  More

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Over 8 years ago

My in-laws live there. I love to visit the place. Nice people. The city has everything, malls, restaurants, cafes. It's very close to the nature. It's cold in the  More

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Over 15 years ago

HUMID and HOT in the June,July, August and bone chilling cold in Dec and Jan. Snow is just crazy...the lake effect snow machine comes right down off lake michigan and  More

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