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Is Hammond, Indiana Safe?

Population 75,712 · Safer than 14% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate above the national average, Hammond faces real safety challenges. It earns a D- grade and ranks below 86% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,917 per 100K.

Hammond Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHammondIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate446.0309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2308.52091.51,832.3
Murder Rate10.0--5.7
Assault Rate373.0--268.2
Theft Rate1917.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate383.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD-

275.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

446/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2309/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hammond

Violent crime in Hammond is above the national average. The rate of 446.0 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2308.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,917 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Assault is notable at 373 per 100K, above the national 268.2.

Hammond Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder10
01.8x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault373
01.4x national avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery93
01.5x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary258
096% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,917
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft383
01.2x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Hammond Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hammond
446.0
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hammond
2308.5
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Hammond Safety

Is Hammond safe?
Not especially. Hammond earns a D- with a crime rate of 275.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hammond?
275.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 446.0 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2308.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hammond safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hammond's D- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,917 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hammond?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hammond generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hammond police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hammond?
No. Crime in Hammond has been trending down, which is good news for the D--rated city.
How does Hammond compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Hammond ranks behind about 93% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Hammond to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hammond?
Bad. A D- grade and 275.4 per-thousand rate put Hammond below 86% of US cities. Violent crime at 446 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hammond?
446.0 per 100,000, which is 23% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (373), robbery (93), and murder (10.0) 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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