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Is Mishawaka, Indiana Safe?

Population 51,226 · Safer than 25% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Mishawaka earns a D+ safety grade with 241.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violent crime runs above the national average, putting the city behind 75% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,709 per 100K.

Mishawaka Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricMishawakaIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate439.8309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate1979.02091.51,832.3
Murder Rate7.0--5.7
Assault Rate249.0--268.2
Theft Rate1709.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate231.0--318.3

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

Overall SafetyD+

241.9 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeD

440/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

1979/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Mishawaka

Violent crime in Mishawaka is above the national average. The rate of 439.8 per 100K exceeds the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 1979.0 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,709 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Mishawaka Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder7
01.2x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault249
093% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery108
01.7x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary226
084% of avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,709
01.2x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft231
073% of avgAvg: 318.3

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

How Mishawaka Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mishawaka
439.8
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Mishawaka
1979.0
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Mishawaka Safety

Is Mishawaka safe?
Not especially. Mishawaka earns a D+ with a crime rate of 241.9 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs above the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Mishawaka?
241.9 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 439.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 1979.0 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Mishawaka safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Mishawaka's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,709 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Mishawaka?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Mishawaka generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Mishawaka police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Mishawaka?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Mishawaka's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Mishawaka compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Mishawaka ranks behind about 71% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Mishawaka to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is above the national average. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Mishawaka?
Bad. A D+ grade and 241.9 per-thousand rate put Mishawaka below 75% of US cities. Violent crime at 440 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Mishawaka?
439.8 per 100,000, which is 21% above the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (249), robbery (108), and murder (7.0) per 100,000.

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