East Chicago, IN Crime


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East Chicago, IN has been grappling with high crime rates in recent years, with statistics showing a higher rate of violent and property crimes compared to the national average. According to the latest data from , the violent crime rate in East Chicago is 38.4, significantly higher than the US average of 22.7. This includes crimes such as murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The property crime rate in East Chicago is also alarmingly high at 57, compared to the national average of 35.4. This category includes crimes like burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. These statistics highlight the ongoing issue of crime in East Chicago and the need for effective measures to address it. As a resident of this city, it is concerning to see these numbers and the impact it has on the community's safety and well-being.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

East Chicago violent crime is 38.4. (The US average is 22.7)
East Chicago property crime is 57.0. (The US average is 35.4)

NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
East Chicago, IN Crime History
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Do not move to East Chicado Indiana. No jobs high crimes and many Chicagoans out here now. I would'nt say that's a bad thing because the kids that are born and raise in  More

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Over 16 years ago

I was born and raise in East Chicago, In. and over the years I have seen vast decay of a once very vibrant and beautiful city...crime is out of control...the politics  More

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