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Is East Chicago, Indiana Safe?

Population 25,610 · Safer than 33% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 25,610, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. East Chicago earns a C with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,622 per 100K.

East Chicago Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricEast ChicagoIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate294.5309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1902.92091.51,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate226.0--268.2
Theft Rate1622.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate473.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyC

219.7 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

295/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC

1903/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for East Chicago

Violent crime in East Chicago is below the national average. The rate of 294.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1902.9 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,622 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

East Chicago Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault226
084% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery37
058% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary353
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,622
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft473
01.5x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How East Chicago Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Chicago
294.5
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

East Chicago
1902.9
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About East Chicago Safety

Is East Chicago safe?
Not especially. East Chicago earns a C with a crime rate of 219.7 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in East Chicago?
219.7 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 294.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1902.9 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is East Chicago safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. East Chicago's C grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,622 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in East Chicago?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in East Chicago generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the East Chicago police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in East Chicago?
No. Crime in East Chicago has been trending down, which is good news for the C-rated city.
How does East Chicago compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. East Chicago ranks behind about 74% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.0x the national rate.
How safe is East Chicago to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in East Chicago?
Bad. A C grade and 219.7 per-thousand rate put East Chicago below 67% of US cities. Violent crime at 295 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in East Chicago?
294.5 per 100,000, which is 19% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (226), robbery (37), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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