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South Bend, Indiana Police Station Crime Information
There were 10 registered sex offenders living in South Bend as of January, 2024. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in South Bend is 10,158 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 South Bend was 652, which was 2.6 times higher than the U.S. average. It was higher than in 98.6% U.S. cities. The crime rate in South Bend increased by 15% from 2019 to 2020. The number of homicides was 28, which was an increase of 14 compared to 2019. In the last 5 years, South Bend has seen an increase in violent crime and a decrease in property crime.
South Bend crime rates are 2,779 per 100k, which is 50% higher than Indiana
Property Crime
2,319 crimes per 100k
Violent Crime
460 crimes per 100k
The South Bend Police Department consists of a Patrol Division, Support Division, and an Operations Division. The Patrol Division provides a safe and timely response to service calls and investigates crimes and traffic incidents. The Support Division contains the Detective Bureau, which is responsible for investigating crimes against persons and property. The Operations Division is responsible for strategic planning and the day-to-day functioning of the department.
Accident Reports can be purchased at the Police Station for $8 or online through the State for $12 at https://www.buycrash.com/. When purchasing a report on buycrash.com, individuals must select the state and jurisdiction in which the accident occurred. The last name of the driver must then be entered along with one of the following: VIN, report number, or driver’s license number. Search results should yield the report at the bottom of the webpage, which can then be paid for using credit/debit.
Chief of Police: Scott Ruszkowski
Phone:
South Bend Police Department Address:
701 W. Sample St.
South Bend, IN 46601
