Gary, IN Vehicle Theft Rates and Vehicle Theft Maps

Crime Grade's vehicle theft map shows the safest places in Gary in green. The most dangerous areas in Gary 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 Gary, IN Safe from Vehicle Theft?

The F grade means the rate of vehicle theft is much higher than the average US city. Gary is in the 3rd percentile for safety, meaning 97% of cities are safer and 3% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Gary's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities.

The rate of vehicle theft in Gary is 5.422 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Gary generally consider the north part of the city to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of vehicle theft in Gary may be as high as 1 in 172 in the southeast neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 213 in the north part of the city.

By a simple count ignoring population, more vehicle theft occurs in the south parts of Gary, IN: about 68 per year. The central part of Gary has fewer cases of vehicle theft with only 23 in a typical year.

How Gary's Vehicle Theft Rate Compares

The chart below compares the vehicle theft rate in Gary 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 vehicle theft rate, Gary is less safe than the Indiana state average and less safe than the national average.

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

The Cost of Vehicle Theft in Gary, IN

Vehicle Theft is projected to cost the residents of Gary about $5,786,564 in 2025, or roughly $84 per resident. This is part of Gary's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Gary, including every crime type and how Gary compares to other cities.

Interpreting the Vehicle Theft Map

Remember that vehicle theft 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 Gary's crime maps on the Gary 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 Gary, IN at ISP Reports.

Individual Gary Crime Maps & Stats

Vehicle Theft Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of vehicle theft in Gary is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Gary.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vehicle Theft Crime Grade
New Chicago, IN	D	D+	D-	F
Lake Station, IN	D	D	D-	F
Griffith, IN	C-	C	D+	F
Hobart, IN	C-	D+	D+	F
Merrillville, IN	D	D	D	F
Highland, IN	C-	C+	D+	F
East Chicago, IN	D-	F	D-	F
Hammond, IN	D	D	D	F
Schererville, IN	C	B+	C-	F
Portage, IN	B-	C+	C+	D-

Vehicle Theft in City with Similar Populations

Gary is higher versus other cities of the same size for vehicle theft. The table below compares vehicle theft in cities with comparable overall population.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Vehicle Theft Crime Grade
Rocklin, CA	B-	B-	B-	D-
Redlands, CA	C-	C-	C-	F
Fort Pierce, FL	C+	D+	D+	C
Ankeny, IA	B+	B	B	D+
Wake Forest, NC	B-	A-	A-	D-
Tonawanda, NY	B-	C+	C+	D
Rockville, MD	C-	C+	C+	D+
Poinciana, FL	A	B	B	B-
New Britain, CT	C-	B	B	D-
Mount Vernon, NY	D+	D-	D-	D

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Gary, IN average SchoolGrade of F, with 14% actual proficiency versus 16% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Gary 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 vehicle theft occurs on average every 23.4 hours in Gary. Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Gary, 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.