Elkhart, IN crime snapshot: safety grade D, violent crime rate 10.00 per 1,000 residents, property crime rate 7.00 per 1,000 residents. Compare nearby zip codes, hotspots, and safety recommendations below.
High Risk
per 1000 residents
The area has very low safety standards with a D rating. Residents should be aware of their surroundings and take appropriate precautions.
Given the higher rate of violent crimes (54.6% of total incidents), residents should prioritize personal safety measures, avoid walking alone at night, and stay informed about local safety alerts.
The high crime volume of 1,002 incidents indicates this is an active urban area. The most common crime type is assault.
Elkhart demonstrates crime rates well below national averages, showcasing effective community safety initiatives.
Based on the provided crime data for the geographic identifier "16000US1820728," a detailed analysis reveals several key trends. The total crime count is 1002 incidents. Assault is the most prevalent crime category, accounting for 539 incidents, primarily categorized as "Assault Offenses." Property crime is also significant, with 371 incidents, including "Larceny/Theft Offenses" (270 incidents), "Motor Vehicle Theft" (30 incidents), "Burglary/Breaking & Entering" (32 incidents), "Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property" (26 incidents), and "Stolen Property Offenses" (13 incidents). Other notable categories include "Robbery" (7 incidents), "Sex Offenses" (42 incidents), and "Others" (42 incidents), which encompasses "Fraud Offenses" (26 incidents), "Counterfeiting/Forgery" (13 incidents), "Bribery" (2 incidents), and "Embezzlement" (1 incident). Homicide is the least frequent, with only 1 incident. The sub-categories within "Sex Offenses" include "Kidnapping/Abduction" (25 incidents) and "Sex Offenses" (17 incidents).
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Crime rates are normalized per 1,000 residents based on reported incidents in FBI UCR and local agency feeds. We split incidents into violent, property, and other categories so you can see where the risk concentrates.
The “Safest Zip Codes” section above ranks nearby zip codes by safety score, while the “High Crime Zip Codes” section highlights areas with elevated reported crime in Elkhart, IN.
Crime data is refreshed on a rolling basis as updated reports are published by the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer and partnering agencies.
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Official UCR crime statistics by state and agency from the FBI.
Population, demographics, housing, and income data from the US Census Bureau.
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Housing affordability, fair-market rents, and market reports from HUD.
Local unemployment and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bureau of Justice Statistics publications on US crime victimization.
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