Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Fort Wayne is the safer city with a safety score of 61/100. Fort Wayne has a violent crime rate of 279/100K compared to 630.1/100K in Lafayette.
| Metric | Fort Wayne Indiana | Lafayette Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 61/100 | 46/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 279 | 630.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 2,825.2 | 3,672.7 |
| Total Crime Rate | 3,104.2 | 4,302.7 |
| Murder Rate | 7.6 | 37.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 77.5 | 195.9 |
| Assault Rate | 163.5 | 304.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 603.6 | 752.4 |
| Larceny Rate | 1,833.1 | 2,117.4 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 388.5 | 802.8 |
| Population | 316,574 | 148,287 |
Our team analyzes data from FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program to deliver accurate, up-to-date information. All data is verified and cross-referenced with official sources.