Crime & Safety in South Bend, IN

Detailed crime statistics, safety scores, and law enforcement data.

South Bend has a violent crime rate of 867 per 100,000 residents, 128% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 732.0 per 100,000, robbery at 67.7, rape at 64.8. The murder rate is 2.9 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,907 per 100,000, 3% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,251, burglary at 229, vehicle theft at 404 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 23 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, South Bend receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: South Bend vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent867.4/100K
128% above US avg
Murder2.9/100K
54% below US avg
Rape64.8/100K
Robbery67.7/100K
Assault732.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,906.9/100K
3% below US avg
Burglary229.2/100K
Theft1,251.3/100K
Vehicle Theft404.2/100K
Arson22.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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