South Bend, IN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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42%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

169%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

16%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2024 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2025; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	South Bend_{/100k people}	Indiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	3,112	n/a (estimate)	3,009	1,692	2,119
Murder	3	n/a	2.9	5.5	5.0
Rape	59	n/a	57.1	33.5	37.5
Robbery	70	n/a	67.7	34.5	60.6
Assault	866	n/a	837.4	239.4	256.1
Violent crime	998	n/a (estimate)	965	313	359
Burglary	238	n/a	230.1	176.8	229.2
Theft	1,427	n/a	1,379.9	988.8	1,272.1
Vehicle theft	449	n/a	434.2	213.0	258.8
Property crime	2,114	n/a (estimate)	2,044	1,379	1,760

South Bend crime map

The South Bend crime map by CrimeoMeter 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 42% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in South Bend are 169% higher than the national average
In South Bend you have a 1 in 34 chance of becoming a victim of crime
South Bend is safer than 19% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in South Bend has decreased by 20%

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

The graph above looks at the comparison of crimes committed in South Bend on a daily basis (per 100,000 people) to crimes committed throughout the state of Indiana and the USA. According to the latest crime statistics, daily crimes in South Bend (which include property crimes as well as violent crimes), when compared to Indiana, are 1.78 times more than the state average and 1.42 times more than than national average. Violent crimes committed in South Bend on a daily basis are 3.08 times more than than Indiana average and 2.69 times more than the average nationwide. Daily property crime rates in South Bend are 1.48 times more than the daily state average and 1.16 times more than the daily national numbers.

How Safe is South Bend (higher is better)

When comparing the safety of South Bend to every other city in Indiana, as well as the entirety of the United States, is South Bend safe? The gauges above illustrate that South Bend is safer than 11% of every city located within Indiana along with 19% of the all the cities located in the United States. The results of these graphs are created after analyzing each of the cities in Indiana and in the United States as a whole. As a result, South Bend, IN is ranked below average when compared to the rest of the US cities.

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 104

The chance of being a victim of property crime in South Bend is 1 in 49

The chance of being a victim of crime in South Bend is 1 in 34

Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in South Bend? In South Bend, you have a 1 in 104 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 49. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in South Bend, IN is 1 in 34.

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

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for South Bend is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in South Bend has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 20% in South Bend, while property crimes in South Bend have decreased by 19%. Total crime has decreased by 20% year over year.

South Bend police department

Item	South Bend	Indiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	321	8,766	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.2	2.4	3.3

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
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}
Wakarusa, IN	2,074	102	448	549
New Carlisle, IN	2,169	113	496	608
North Liberty, IN	1,822	113	497	610
Fish Lake, IN	1,335	125	550	675
Edwardsburg, MI	1,115	163	517	680
Hudson Lake, IN	1,285	128	565	693
Granger, IN	30,499	135	596	731
South Bend, IN	102,686	965	2,044	3,009

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Sparks, NV	102,895	394	2,584	2,978
Las Cruces, NM	102,950	720	4,873	5,593
Davenport, IA	102,199	581	3,541	4,122
El Cajon, CA	103,249	434	1,500	1,935
Burbank, CA	103,411	391	3,072	3,462
South Bend, IN	102,686	965	2,044	3,009

Source: The South Bend, IN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2024. 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.