The crime rate in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN Metro Area is relatively low compared to the national average. According to recent statistics, the area has a violent crime rate of 18.5, lower than the national average of 22.7. This is encouraging news for residents and visitors of the area, as it suggests a relatively safe environment. However, property crime is slightly higher in Michigan City-La Porte, with a rate of 39.2 compared to the national average of 35.4. This may be attributed to the area's proximity to urban centers and its relatively high population density. Despite this, overall crime rates in the Michigan City-La Porte, IN Metro Area remain below the national average, providing some reassurance to those living or visiting the area.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Michigan City-La Porte Metro Area violent crime is 18.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Michigan City-La Porte Metro Area property crime is 39.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Michigan City-La Porte, 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.