Lake Station, IN Vandalism Rates and Vandalism Maps

Crime Grade's vandalism map shows the safest places in Lake Station in green. The most dangerous areas in Lake Station are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Lake Station, IN Safe from Vandalism?

The B- grade means the rate of vandalism is slightly lower than the average US city. Lake Station is in the 62nd percentile for safety, meaning 38% of cities are safer and 62% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Lake Station's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of vandalism in Lake Station is 2.973 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Lake Station generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of vandalism in Lake Station may be as high as 1 in 274 in the west neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 473 in the south part of the city.

By a simple count ignoring population, more vandalism occurs in the southwest parts of Lake Station, IN: about 11 per year. The northwest part of Lake Station has fewer cases of vandalism with only 1 in a typical year.

How Lake Station's Vandalism Rate Compares

The chart below compares the vandalism rate in Lake Station to the Indiana state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

Considering only the vandalism rate, Lake Station is less safe than the Indiana state average and safer than the national average.

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Vandalism in Lake Station, IN

Vandalism is projected to cost the residents of Lake Station about $309,021 in 2025, or roughly $21 per resident. This is part of Lake Station's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Lake Station, including every crime type and how Lake Station compares to other cities.

Interpreting the Vandalism Map

Remember that vandalism rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading Lake Station's crime maps on the Lake Station overall crime page.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Lake Station, IN at ISP Reports.

Individual Lake Station Crime Maps & Stats

Vandalism Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

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

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vandalism Crime Grade
New Chicago, IN	D	D+	D-	B+
Hobart, IN	C-	D+	D+	A-
Portage, IN	B-	C+	C+	A
Gary, IN	F	F	F	C
Ogden Dunes, IN	B	A	C+	A
Wheeler, IN	B+	B+	B	A
Deep River, IN	A+	A	A	A+
Merrillville, IN	D	D	D	B+
Burns Harbor, IN	B	B	C+	A
Griffith, IN	C-	C	D+	A

Vandalism in City with Similar Populations

Lake Station is lower versus other cities of the same size for vandalism. The table below compares vandalism in cities with comparable overall population.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vandalism Crime Grade
Pleasanton, TX	D	D+	D+	C-
New Providence, NJ	A-	A+	A+	A
Newcastle, WA	C-	B-	B-	C
North Bend, OR	D-	D+	D+	F
Piedmont, CA	D+	D	D	B-
Piedmont, OK	C+	B-	B-	B+
Plainwell, MI	A-	C+	C+	B+
Platte City, MO	C-	C-	C-	C
Pleasant Hill, MO	B	C+	C+	B
New Palestine, IN	A+	A+	A+	A

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Lake Station, IN average SchoolGrade of D, with 25% actual proficiency versus 26% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Lake Station schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A vandalism occurs on average every 8.4 days in Lake Station. Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Lake Station, IN

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.