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Is Lake Station, Indiana Safe?

Population 12,977 · Safer than 17% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate close to the national average, Lake Station faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 83% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,868 per 100K.

Lake Station Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricLake StationIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate348.4309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2304.52091.51,832.3
Murder Rate5.0--5.7
Assault Rate253.0--268.2
Theft Rate1868.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate571.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD

265.3 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

348/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD

2305/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Lake Station

Violent crime in Lake Station is close to the national average. The rate of 348.4 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2304.5 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,868 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Lake Station Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder5
088% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault253
094% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary406
01.5x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,868
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft571
01.8x national avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Lake Station Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Station
348.4
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Lake Station
2304.5
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Station Safety

Is Lake Station safe?
Not especially. Lake Station earns a D with a crime rate of 265.3 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Lake Station?
265.3 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 348.4 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2304.5 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Lake Station safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Lake Station's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,868 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Lake Station?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Lake Station generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Lake Station police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Lake Station?
No. Crime in Lake Station has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Lake Station compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Lake Station ranks behind about 76% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Lake Station to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Lake Station?
Bad. A D grade and 265.3 per-thousand rate put Lake Station below 83% of US cities. Violent crime at 348 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Lake Station?
348.4 per 100,000, which is 4% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (253), robbery (61), and murder (5.0) 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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