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South Bend, Indiana by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 4.5 violent crimes per 1,000 people in South Bend, 78% higher than the rate across Indiana (2.5). The median household income is $55,786 and the median home value is $140,400. About 103,085 people live in South Bend.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in South Bend?
In 2025 the South Bend Police Department reported 470 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 4.5 per 1,000 people. It stands at 78% higher than the Indiana rate (2.5); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,061 (10.2 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 583 were reported, the count is down 19%.
| Offense (2025) | South Bend count | Per 1,000 | Indiana per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 470 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 28 | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 35 | 0.34 | 0.24 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 407 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,061 | 10.2 | 10.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 121 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 753 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 187 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
How has crime in South Bend changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 583 | 1,102 | 7 |
| 2022 | 966 | 2,362 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1,254 | 2,620 | 11 |
| 2024 | 897 | 1,948 | 3 |
| 2025 | 470 | 1,061 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the South Bend Police Department's own reports.
How does South Bend compare with Indiana?
The median household income in South Bend is $55,786, 22% lower than the Indiana median ($71,957). The median owner-occupied home is worth $140,400 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,033 a month. About 103,085 people live on 42 square miles of land, roughly 2,461 per square mile. The city lies in St. Joseph County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | South Bend | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 103,085 | 6,851,073 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $55,786 | $71,957 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $140,400 | $218,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,033 | $1,062 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.5% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 20.8% | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 29.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 60.2% | 70.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.8 | 38.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in South Bend?
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in South Bend: Beck'S Lake. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
St. Joseph County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in South Bend?
South Bend city limits had 3 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: US 31 and I90 exit ramp to US31 SB. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near South Bend?
Inside the city limits there are 33 public schools (2024-25) and 20 private schools (2023-24). 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Potato Creek State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in South Bend
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the South Bend city limits, plus 5 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Kodiak Firing Range & Training Facility INC (South Bend), T & Z Armory INC (South Bend) and Worldwide Jewelry And Pawn (South Bend).
Liquor stores
24 liquor stores are on the map inside the South Bend city limits: Belmont Beverage (3 locations), Belmont Beverage (South Bend), Bill’s Liquor (South Bend), Blarney Stone, Blarney Stone Wine & Spirits (2 locations), Blarney Stone Wine & Spirits (2 in South Bend), Citywide Liquors, Discount Liquor (South Bend) and 12 more. Indiana has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the South Bend city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in South Bend?
In 2025, South Bend had 4.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (470 reported), 78% higher than the Indiana rate (2.5). The property-crime rate was 10.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in South Bend?
$55,786 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $71,957 for Indiana.
How much do homes cost in South Bend?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $140,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $218,200 statewide.
What natural hazards affect South Bend?
St. Joseph County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Mishawaka, IN (5 mi) · Elkhart, IN (16 mi) · Kalamazoo, MI (54 mi) · Gary, IN (56 mi) · Hammond, IN (63 mi) · Battle Creek, MI (69 mi)
More: Indiana statewide numbers · county page: St. Joseph County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place South Bend city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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