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20%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
24%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
19%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
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Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
South Bend crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that South Bend crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The South Bend crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The South Bend crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleSouth Bend/100k peopleIndiana/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)2,779 (estimate)1,8502,324
Murdern/an/an/a6.26.3
Rapen/an/an/a32.840.0
Robberyn/an/an/a43.066.1
Assaultn/an/an/a224.2268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)460 (estimate)306370
Burglaryn/an/an/a226.1269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,118.61,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a199.4282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)2,319 (estimate)1,5441,954

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The South Bend crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in South Bend as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The South Bend crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the South Bend crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
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      Crime Quick Facts

      • South Bend crime rates are 20% higher than the national average
      • Violent crimes in South Bend are 24% higher than the national average
      • In South Bend you have a 1 in 36 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • South Bend is safer than 20% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in South Bend has decreased by 48%

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        Daily Crime In South Bend (per 100,000 people)

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        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in South Bend

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in South Bend is 1 in 218
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in South Bend is 1 in 44
        The chance of being a victim of crime in South Bend is 1 in 36

        Year Over Year Crime In South Bend (per 100,000 people)

        South Bend police department

        Item South Bend Indiana National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)3218,766558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residents3.22.43.3
        There are a total of 321 South Bend police officers. This results in 3.2 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 34% greater than the Indiana average and 2.6% less than the National average.

        Sex offenders in Indiana

        State Total offenders Indiana /100K National /100K
        Indiana12,315198266
        There are a total of 12,315 sex offenders in Indiana. This yields a total of 198 sex offenders in Indiana per 100,000 residents which is 26% less than the national average.

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        New Carlisle, IN2,169105579684
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        Hudson Lake, IN1,285131659790
        Granger, IN30,499134675809
        North Liberty, IN1,822136689825
        Edwardsburg, MI1,115221738960
        South Bend, IN102,6864602,3192,779

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        Sparks, NV102,8954172,0112,429
        Las Cruces, NM102,9506175,3405,957
        Davenport, IA102,1996983,4814,179
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        Burbank, CA103,4113102,7233,033
        South Bend, IN102,6864602,3192,779
        Source: The South Bend, IN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.