Crime Safety Grade

B

Elkhart, IN Crime Rate

Higher crime than 78% of U.S. cities

Based on FBI UCR & local law enforcement data · Updated March 2026

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Is Elkhart Safe?

With an overall crime index of 135, Elkhart has a 35% higher crime rate than the national average. Your chance of becoming a victim of violent crime is 1 in 266. 100% of Elkhart neighborhoods are rated A or B for safety, while 0% have high crime rates.

Crime Index Comparison

Elkhart
135
Indiana Avg
99
National Avg
100

100 = national average. Higher values indicate more crime.

Crime Index
135
35% above average
Violent Crime
94
6% below average
Property Crime
145
45% above average
Safe Areas
100%
Neighborhoods rated A or B

Your chance of violent crime in Elkhart

1 in 266

Property crime: 1 in 172

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Elkhart Crime Breakdown

Highest Risk
Burglary · 57% above avg
Lowest Risk
Robbery · 51% below avg
Crime Type Index vs National
Murder Violent 126 ▲ 26%
Assault Violent 107 ▲ 7%
Robbery Violent 49 ▼ 51%
Burglary Property 157 ▲ 57%
Larceny / Theft Property 151 ▲ 51%
Vehicle Theft Property 126 ▲ 26%

Violent vs Property Crime

Neighborhood Safety Distribution

All Elkhart Neighborhoods

# Neighborhood Grade Crime Index
1 Pulaski A- 135

Elkhart Crime by Zip Code

46514
A Index: 101
46517
A- Index: 94
46516
A- Index: 115

Elkhart Demographics & Cost of Living

Population
147,679
Median Income
$40,101
Home Value
$94,530
Median Rent
$787
Home Ownership
51%

Racial Demographics

White
75.1%
Black
10.6%
Hispanic
17.7%
Asian
1.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Elkhart?
Elkhart has an overall crime index of 135, which is above the national average of 100. Approximately 100% of neighborhoods in Elkhart are rated A or B for safety.
Is Elkhart safe to live in?
Elkhart has a crime safety grade of B. Average crime. Safety varies significantly by neighborhood, so it is important to research specific areas before moving.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Elkhart?
The safest neighborhoods in Elkhart based on crime data include Pulaski. These areas have the lowest crime indices in the city.
How does Elkhart crime compare to the national average?
Elkhart's overall crime index is 135 compared to the national average of 100, meaning crime is 35% higher than the typical US city.

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