Is Fort Wayne, IN Safe? 2026 Crime Rates & Safety Report
Key facts
- 01
Fort Wayne, Indiana reported 1,553.89 larceny-theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.40 times the national reference of 1,106.97 per 100,000 and 446.92 per 100,000 above that reference, with 4,137 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Fort Wayne, Indiana reported 169.77 aggravated assault offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.74 times the national reference of 229.56 per 100,000 and 59.79 per 100,000 below that reference, with 452 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Fort Wayne, Indiana reported 176.16 motor vehicle theft offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.91 times the national reference of 193.00 per 100,000 and 16.84 per 100,000 below that reference, with 469 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Fort Wayne, Indiana reported 51.83 robbery offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 1.07 times the national reference of 48.24 per 100,000 and 3.59 per 100,000 above that reference, with 138 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
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Fort Wayne, Indiana reported 185.55 burglary offenses per 100,000 residents in 2025, 0.99 times the national reference of 188.15 per 100,000 and 2.60 per 100,000 below that reference, with 494 annual reported offenses (FBI CDE 2025 profile).
Quick answer
In the Safety Atlas 2026 public safety index, Fort Wayne, IN has an adjusted safety score of 40.14 out of 100. It ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Indiana. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing.
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2026 edition, FBI source year 2025.
Every number on this page ships in the Indiana workbook.
Key Public Safety Indicators
Reported rates per 100,000 residents; national references shown alongside.
| Offense Class | Annual Count | Rate per 100K | National Avg | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery | 138 | 51.83 | 48.24 |
1.07× national |
| Aggravated Assault | 452 | 169.77 | 229.56 | 0.74× national |
| Burglary | 494 | 185.55 | 188.15 | 0.99× national |
| Larceny-theft | 4137 | 1553.89 | 1106.97 |
1.4× national |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 469 | 176.16 | 193.0 | 0.91× national |
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What drives Fort Wayne's safety score?
Fort Wayne ranks in the top quarter of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Indiana, ahead of approximately 67% of that scored set. The profile uses a reporting population of 266,235 and source-year data through 2025; it is a citywide agency-level comparison, not a neighborhood forecast.
The strongest of the three score components is Community Order at 55.41, while Property Security is lowest at 29.33. The 26.08-point spread shows why the composite should be read by component instead of as a single absolute claim about safety.
Among the five public offense indicators, Larceny-theft is highest relative to its national reference at 1553.89 per 100,000 (1.4× the national rate). Aggravated Assault is lowest on the same relative basis at 169.77 per 100,000 (0.74× national).
Coverage check: 18 of 18 tracked offense classes have reportable values in this profile. Missing values are not converted to zero.
Public indicator mix
Fort Wayne, Indiana recorded 4,137 larceny-theft offenses in 2025, 72.7% of the 5,690 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 138 robbery reports (2.4%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Fort Wayne, Indiana recorded 494 burglary offenses in 2025, 8.7% of the 5,690 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 138 robbery reports (2.4%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Fort Wayne, Indiana recorded 469 motor vehicle theft offenses in 2025, 8.2% of the 5,690 reports across its five public indicators, compared with 138 robbery reports (2.4%); this share covers only those five indicators, excluding other offense classes.
Fort Wayne, Indiana uses a reporting population of 266,235 residents and has values for 18 of the 18 tracked offense classes (100.0%) in its 2025 profile; coverage describes available classes rather than the share of residents reporting crime.
Fort Wayne, Indiana has an adjusted score of 40.14 points out of 100 versus 21.92 in Evansville, Indiana, a difference of 18.22 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Fort Wayne ranks 1 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Fort Wayne, Indiana has an adjusted score of 40.14 points out of 100 versus 9.22 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a difference of 30.92 points above that displayed state peer in the 2025 source-year profile; Fort Wayne ranks 1 of 3 scored jurisdictions in the published state comparison set.
Detailed Crime Class Breakdown
Additional tracked offense classes
- Homicide
- Rape
- Kidnapping/Abduction
- Human Trafficking
- Arson
- Theft From Building
- Theft From Motor Vehicle
- Simple Assault
- Intimidation
- Stolen Property Offenses
- Vandalism
- Weapon Law Violations
- Drug/Narcotic Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fort Wayne safe compared to other places in Indiana?
Fort Wayne is classified as having low relative safety in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index. It has an adjusted safety score of 40.14 out of 100 and ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Indiana.
What is the crime rate in Fort Wayne?
Public offense rates are listed above.
What is Fort Wayne's safety rating?
Fort Wayne's safety rating in the 2026 Safety Atlas Index is 40.14 out of 100, which ranks #1 in this comparison set out of the 3 jurisdictions in the current scored comparison set in Indiana. Its overall crime trajectory is currently classified as increasing, using source-year data through 2025.
What is the safest neighborhood in Fort Wayne?
This profile covers the reporting jurisdiction; consult local sources for neighborhood detail.
Why are some crime statistics locked for Fort Wayne?
Full offense series: state workbook.
Reading notes
Safety Atlas methodology · 2026 coverage report
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Primary Source Data Integrity
- Crime Counts: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) database.
- Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimate boundaries.
- Methodology: Adjusted per-capita normalization with small-sample relief controls. View our complete Methodology Documentation.