Fort Wayne, IN Crime Rates & Map

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7%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

34%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

15%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2021 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2022; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Fort Wayne_{/100k people}	Indiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	6,854	n/a (estimate)	2,499	2,141	2,346
Murder	41	n/a	14.9	7.5	6.5
Rape	130	n/a	47.4	34.8	38.4
Robbery	164	n/a	59.8	62.4	73.9
Assault	368	n/a	134.2	253.0	279.7
Violent crime	703	n/a (estimate)	256	358	388
Burglary	613	n/a	223.5	280.4	314.2
Theft	4,946	n/a	1,803.2	1,274.3	1,398.0
Vehicle theft	592	n/a	215.8	228.5	246.0
Property crime	6,151	n/a (estimate)	2,242	1,783	1,958

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Crime Quick Facts

Fort Wayne crime rates are 7% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Fort Wayne are 34% lower than the national average
In Fort Wayne you have a 1 in 41 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Fort Wayne is safer than 34% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Fort Wayne has decreased by 20%

Fort Wayne crime map

The Fort Wayne crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Fort Wayne 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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Daily Crime In Fort Wayne (per 100,000 people)

The bar chart above reveals the rate of daily crimes in Fort Wayne for every 100,000 residents. The Fort Wayne total amount of daily crime is 1.17 times more than the Indiana average and 1.07 times more than than that of the nation. As for violent crimes, the daily average in Fort Wayne, is 1.40 times less than the Indiana average, and it is 1.51 times less than the national average. The statistics for property crimes show that Fort Wayne has a daily crime average that is 1.26 times more than the Indiana average and 1.15 times more than the daily national rate.

How Safe is Fort Wayne (higher is better)

Are people any safer living in Fort Wayne in comparison to other Indiana communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Fort Wayne safe? The evidence provided by these graphs show Fort Wayne being safer than 35% of cities in Indiana and 34% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking Indiana cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Fort Wayne. In conclusion, Fort Wayne ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Fort Wayne

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Fort Wayne is 1 in 391

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Fort Wayne is 1 in 45

The chance of being a victim of crime in Fort Wayne is 1 in 41

Are you at risk of becoming a victim of crime in Fort Wayne, Indiana? If you reside in Fort Wayne, then there is a 1 in 391 chance that you will experience a violent crime. These types of crimes may include homicide, sexual assault, robbery, and physical assault. Your risk of being a victim of property crime is 1 in 45. These types of crime include burglary, petty theft, and theft of motor vehicles. Altogether, there is a 1 in 41 risk that you will become a victim of crime in Fort Wayne.

Year Over Year Crime In Fort Wayne (per 100,000 people)

A good indicator of whether Fort Wayne is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live can be determined by analyzing the year over year crime rate (per 100,000 people). The number of violent crimes in Fort Wayne has decreased by 29%, while the property crime rate in Fort Wayne has decreased by 19% year over year. The number of total crimes in Fort Wayne has decreased by 20% year over year.

Fort Wayne police department

Item	Fort Wayne	Indiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	498	8,766	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	2.4	3.3

There are a total of 498 Fort Wayne police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 17.9% less than the Indiana average and 40.3% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Indiana

State	Total offenders	Indiana_/100K	National_/100K
Indiana	12,315	198	266

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.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Roanoke, IN	1,754	129	643	772
Leo-Cedarville, IN	3,721	136	678	814
Harlan, IN	1,486	139	690	829
Woodburn, IN	1,481	150	745	895
Grabill, IN	1,448	150	745	895
Churubusco, IN	1,852	151	751	901
Monroeville, IN	1,156	158	789	947
Fort Wayne, IN	260,954	256	2,242	2,499

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Chula Vista, CA	260,598	316	1,208	1,524
Jersey City, NJ	261,666	443	1,497	1,940
Buffalo, NY	258,989	943	3,055	3,999
Orlando, FL	263,306	860	3,803	4,664
St. Petersburg, FL	253,585	662	2,556	3,218
Fort Wayne, IN	260,954	256	2,242	2,499

Source: The Fort Wayne, IN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2021. 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.