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Hammond, Indiana Police Station Crime Information

There were 6 registered sex offenders living in Hammond as of December, 2023. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Hammond is 12,855 to 1. The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is significantly lower than the state average. The 2020 crime rate in Hammond was 311, which was 1.2 times greater than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 88.8% U.S. cities. The crime rate in Hammond decreased by 2% from 2019 to 2020. The number of homicides was 5, which was a decrease of 4 compared to 2019. In the last 5 years, Hammond has seen a decrease in violent crime and a decrease in property crime.

Hammond crime rates are 4,017 per 100k, which is 117% higher than Indiana
Property Crime
3,347 crimes per 100k

Violent Crime
670 crimes per 100k

Chief of Police: William Short

Hammond Police Department Address:
509 Douglas St
Hammond, IN 46320

Mugshot Record Request in Hammond, Indiana

The City of Hammond offers a form to request public records. The copying fee for reports is 10¢ per page. Records may be viewed free of charge, but individuals must still submit a Public Records Request Form. An appointment must be made with the department’s secretary at least 5 business days in advance of the date an individual wishes to view the record.

County Sheriff, Warrant, Most Wanted Information in Hammond, Indiana

To inquire about most wanted fugitives or open warrants in Lake County, the public may contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office directly at:

Lake County Sheriff’s Office Address:
2293 N Main Street
Building-C, Door J-2
Crown Point, IN 46307

Phone: (219) 755-3400

Hammond, Indiana Information

According to 2020 U.S. Census data, the population of Hammond was 77,879. The total area of Hammond is 23.81 square miles. The county seat is Lake County. The mayor of Hammond is Thomas McDermott Jr.

Email: https://www.gohammond.com/contact-us/?dept=Mayor
Phone: 219-853-6301

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Hammond City Police
Hammond Records Request

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