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Is Cedar Lake, Indiana Safe?

Population 16,789 · Safer than 22% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 16,789, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Cedar Lake earns a D+ with violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,605 per 100K.

Cedar Lake Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricCedar LakeIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate295.0309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2194.92091.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate239.0--268.2
Theft Rate1605.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate363.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

249 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

295/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2195/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Cedar Lake

Violent crime in Cedar Lake is below the national average. The rate of 295.0 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2194.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,605 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Cedar Lake Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault239
089% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery44
070% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary392
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,605
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft363
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Cedar Lake Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cedar Lake
295.0
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Cedar Lake
2194.9
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cedar Lake Safety

Is Cedar Lake safe?
Not especially. Cedar Lake earns a D+ with a crime rate of 249 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Cedar Lake?
249 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 295.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2194.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Cedar Lake safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Cedar Lake's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,605 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Cedar Lake?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Cedar Lake generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Cedar Lake police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Cedar Lake?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Cedar Lake's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Cedar Lake compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Cedar Lake ranks behind about 72% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Cedar Lake to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Cedar Lake?
Bad. A D+ grade and 249 per-thousand rate put Cedar Lake below 78% of US cities. Violent crime at 295 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Cedar Lake?
295.0 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (239), robbery (44), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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