Elkhart County, IN Crime


Reviews



BestPlaces offers the best, most comprehensive city reports,
with insight into cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
Elkhart, IN County has been grappling with crime rates that are slightly higher than the national average. According to recent statistics, the county's violent crime rate is 22.2, just slightly lower than the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. However, the county's property crime rate, which includes theft, burglary, and motor vehicle theft, is significantly higher than the national average at 43.7 compared to 35.4 across the country. This trend may be attributed to the county's population growth and economic struggles in recent years, leading to higher rates of poverty and unemployment. Local authorities have been working to address these issues and implement strategies to reduce crime and ensure the safety of its residents. However, it is important for the community to also take a proactive stance in preventing crime and promoting a safer environment for all.

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

Elkhart County violent crime is 22.2. (The US average is 22.7)
Elkhart County property crime is 43.7. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Elkhart, Indiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Elkhart, Indiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Elkhart, Indiana. Click 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
*Closest City
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

   Crime in Nearby Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Elkhart, IN1,185.03,549.352,54552018
Goshen, IN140.83,378.729,85962018
Ontwa, MI289.91,953.35,931132019
Mishawaka, IN231.25,120.748,723142018
Nappanee, IN58.31,413.26,808142018
White Pigeon, MI131.52,629.81,645172019
   Crime in Similar Size Cities
City Violent
per 100k
Property
per 100k
Pop. Miles Data
Year
Elkhart, IN11853,549.352,54552018
Mishawaka, IN231.25,120.748,723142018
Kalamazoo, MI1,235.24,657.278,014472019
Battle Creek, MI937.23,248.861,139572019
Gary, IN554.33,556.278,013742019
Kokomo, IN677.72,581.046,709812019

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

   Crime by Location

Climate

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.