Crime Rate & Safety Comparison
Hammond is the safer city with a safety score of 48/100. Hammond has a violent crime rate of 300.4/100K compared to 630.1/100K in Lafayette.
| Metric | Hammond Indiana | Lafayette Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 48/100 | 46/100 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 300.4 | 630.1 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,859.5 | 3,672.7 |
| Total Crime Rate | 4,159.9 | 4,302.7 |
| Murder Rate | 16.2 | 37.2 |
| Robbery Rate | 75.2 | 195.9 |
| Assault Rate | 183 | 304.5 |
| Burglary Rate | 736.7 | 752.4 |
| Larceny Rate | 2,641.6 | 2,117.4 |
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 481.2 | 802.8 |
| Population | 122,085 | 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.