Gary, IN Crime Rates: Stats & Map

63%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

147%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

48%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Gary_{/100k people}	Indiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	2,514	n/a (estimate)	3,726	1,876	2,281
Murder	47	n/a	69.7	5.6	5.7
Rape	38	n/a	56.3	34.1	38.0
Robbery	74	n/a	109.7	40.4	66.5
Assault	447	n/a	662.6	252.1	264.1
Violent crime	606	n/a (estimate)	898	332	364
Burglary	374	n/a	554.4	218.3	250.7
Theft	986	n/a	1,461.5	1,089.3	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	548	n/a	812.3	235.7	318.7
Property crime	1,908	n/a (estimate)	2,828	1,543	1,917

Gary crime map

The Gary crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Gary 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 Gary crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Gary 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

Gary crime rates are 63% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Gary are 147% higher than the national average
In Gary you have a 1 in 27 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Gary is safer than 16% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Gary has increased by 24%

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Daily Crime In Gary (per 100,000 people)

The chart above shows the number of daily crimes in Gary, IN per 100,000 people. In Gary, the number of daily crimes is projected to be 1.99 times more than the Indiana average and 1.63 times more than the national average. The average number of daily violent crimes in Gary is 2.70 times more than the Indiana average and 2.47 times more than the daily national average. With regards to property crimes, Gary has a daily crime rate that is 1.83 times more than the Indiana average and 1.48 times more than the overall daily national average.

How Safe is Gary (higher is better)

What are the odds that you'll be safer in Gary, Indiana compared to other areas of Indiana, as well as the rest of America? When it comes down to it, is Gary safe? In the graphs above, it shows that Gary is safer than 8% of Indiana cities, and 16% compared to all other cities across America. These statistics are calculated by taking a closer look at each city's crime rate in Indiana, as well as the rest of the US. It is then determined which cities see less crime than Gary. At this time, Gary sees a below average rate of crime in comparison to other United States cities.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Gary

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Gary is 1 in 112

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Gary is 1 in 36

The chance of being a victim of crime in Gary is 1 in 27

Wondering what the chances are that you fall victim to a crime in Gary? In Gary, IN you have a 1 in 112 chance of becoming a victim of violent crime. Violent crimes include murder, rape, robbery and assault. With regards to property crime, you have a 1 in 36 chance of becoming a victim. Property crimes include burglary, theft and motor vehicle theft. Overall, you have a 1 in 27 chance of becoming a victim of crime in Gary.

Year Over Year Crime In Gary (per 100,000 people)

An analysis of year to year crime rates in Gary, Indiana (per 100,000 people) is a useful indicator of whether the area is becoming a safer or a more dangerous place to live. The amount of violent crime in Gary has increased by 80%, the amount of property crime in Gary has increased by 12%, and the total amount of crime in Gary has increased by 24% year over year.

Gary police department

Item	Gary	Indiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	284	8,766	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	3.5	2.4	3.3

There are a total of 284 Gary police officers. This results in 3.5 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 49.4% greater than the Indiana average and 8.5% greater 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}
St. John, IN	18,382	21	187	207
Ogden Dunes, IN	1,132	47	217	263
Aberdeen, IN	1,698	47	217	263
Dyer, IN	15,933	12	270	282
Shorewood Forest, IN	2,931	52	242	294
Burns Harbor, IN	2,107	90	418	508
Winfield, IN	5,879	108	502	610
Gary, IN	75,486	898	2,828	3,726

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Georgetown, TX	75,470	159	1,171	1,330
Bethlehem, PA	75,571	163	1,546	1,709
St. Joseph, MO	75,369	752	3,764	4,516
Missouri City, TX	75,348	170	873	1,043
Carmichael, CA	75,642	512	2,344	2,855
Gary, IN	75,486	898	2,828	3,726

Source: The Gary, IN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. 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.