The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Pleasant Lake, IN: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Pleasant Lake

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Pleasant Lake.

 

Pleasant Lake, IN Map of Crime Rates
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Overall Crime Grade™

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B-
Other Crime Grade
B

$529,655

Cost of Crime™ for Pleasant Lake, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $655 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Pleasant Lake in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Pleasant Lake, IN Safe?

The B grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Pleasant Lake ranks in the 65th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 65% of cities but less safe than 35%. This analysis applies only to Pleasant Lake's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Pleasant Lake is 19.58 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Pleasant Lake Residents generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Pleasant Lake varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 32 in the northwest neighborhoods to 1 in 80 in the north.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the northwest parts of Pleasant Lake, IN see the most incidents - about 14 per year. In contrast, the southwest part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 1 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Pleasant Lake, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Pleasant Lake for 2025 is $529,655. This translates to approximately $288 per resident and $655 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.8% of the median household income in Pleasant Lake. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 58.0%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 29.4%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.5%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Pleasant Lake Compared to Other Cities?

Pleasant Lake, IN: $288
Notre Dame, IN: $1359
Roanoke, IN: $181
Indiana: $402
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Pleasant Lake is $288 per year, which is $176 less than the national average and $114 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Pleasant Lake:
  • In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $1,071 more than in Pleasant Lake.
  • In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $108 less than in Pleasant Lake

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Pleasant Lake for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Pleasant Lake
Cost per Pleasant Lake Resident
Murder
$156,437
$85
Rape/Sexual Assault
$68,901
$38
Robbery
$28,782
$16
Assault
$53,959
$29
Kidnapping
$16,929
$9
Vehicle Theft
$8,046
$4
Burglary
$21,228
$12
Theft
$94,870
$52
Arson
$4,850
$3
Vandalism
$17,581
$10
Animal Cruelty
$840
$0
Drug Crimes
$51,548
$28
Identity Theft
$5,685
$3
Total Cost of Crime
$529,655
$288

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Pleasant Lake, IN

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Pleasant Lake totals $1,395,939 ($760 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $1,925,594 ($1,049 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Pleasant Lake crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the city has few retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Pleasant Lake’s 1,836 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Pleasant Lake Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Pleasant Lake residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.023
Robbery
0.4984
Rape
0.6189
Murder
0.0453
Total Violent Crime
2.186 (B+)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
9.977
Vehicle Theft
0.2830
Burglary
1.275
Arson
0.1094
Total Property Crime
11.64 (B-)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.1521
Drug Crimes
3.796
Vandalism
1.340
Identity Theft
0.4000
Animal Cruelty
0.0618
Total "Other" Rate
5.750 (B)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Pleasant Lake is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Pleasant Lake.

Nearby City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
A-
A-
A-
B+
A-
A-
B
B+
B-
B+
C
B
A-
B+
A-
A
B+
A
A-
C
A-
A
A-
A+
A
A
A
B+
C+
A-

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Pleasant Lake is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
C
C
C
F
F
F
C-
C-
C-
A
A+
A+
A
B+
B+
A-
A
A
B+
B-
B-
C-
C
C
B+
A
A
A
B
B

Considering only the crime rate, Pleasant Lake is safer than the Indiana state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Pleasant Lake, IN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 40% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Pleasant Lake schools on SchoolGrade

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