A direct, source-backed look at reported selected property offenses for Fort Wayne using FBI NIBRS and Census population context.
Selected property offense rate22.61
per 1,000 residents; not a danger score
Population273,030Census 2024 estimate
Selected offenses6,174NIBRS offense records
TrendRoughly stable2021,2022,2023,2024
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Fort Wayne reported 22.61 selected property offenses per 1,000 residents in 2024
That rate is #8 by highest rate among 64 validated IN city candidates on this site. The largest selected category here is Larceny/theft. Reported selected property-offense rates are roughly stable across 2021-2024.
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Is Fort Wayne, IN safe?
This page cannot tell you whether Fort Wayne is personally safe for you. It shows 2024 reported selected property-offense data: 22.61 offenses per 1,000 residents, with FBI NIBRS and Census source notes.
What property crime category is largest in Fort Wayne?
The largest selected category in this page is Larceny/theft, based on the visible burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson breakdown.
How does Fort Wayne compare with other validated IN city candidates?
Among 64 validated IN city candidates, Fort Wayne ranks #8 by highest selected property-offense rate. The median candidate rate on this state hub is 9.01 per 1,000 residents.
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