Fort Wayne Metro Area, IN Crime


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The city of Fort Wayne, located in the metropolitan area of Indiana, has been faced with a significant amount of crime in recent years. As of the latest statistics, the violent crime rate stands at 17.8, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the property crime rate is slightly higher at 36 compared to the national average of 35.4. This means that while Fort Wayne may have a lower rate of violent crime, there is still a prevalent issue of property crime in the area. This could be attributed to the city's growing population and urbanization, which can often lead to an increase in criminal activity. Despite efforts by local law enforcement, the crime rates in Fort Wayne continue to be a concern for residents and visitors alike. As someone who lives in or visits the Fort Wayne metro area, it is important to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure personal safety and the protection of property.

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

Fort Wayne Metro Area violent crime is 17.8. (The US average is 22.7)
Fort Wayne Metro Area property crime is 36.0. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Fort Wayne, Indiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of South Bend, Indiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of South Bend, Indiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Fort Wayne, IN Crime History
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