LaPorte, IN County has a relatively low rate of violent crime, with 15 incidents per 100,000 people compared to the US average of 22.7. Property crime in LaPorte is higher than the national average however, with 38 incidents per 100,000 people compared to the US average of 35.4. The citizens of LaPorte should still be aware of their surroundings and take extra precaution when out at night or in unfamiliar areas. Taking simple steps like travel in groups or keeping doors and windows locked can help to prevent property crime and further reduce the already comparatively low rate of violent crime in LaPorte County.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
LaPorte County violent crime is 15.0. (The US average is 22.7)
LaPorte County property crime is 38.0. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of LaPorte, Indiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Gary, Indiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Gary, Indiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.