Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.
East Chicago has a violent crime rate of 725 per 100,000 residents, 91% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 389.7 per 100,000, robbery at 281.4, rape at 28.9. The murder rate is 25.3 per 100,000 (above the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 3,947 per 100,000, 101% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,099, burglary at 289, vehicle theft at 559 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 53 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, East Chicago receives a safety grade of F.
Crime Rates: East Chicago vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)