On this page you can find data related to Part I Crime Offenses in the City of South Bend. Please note Part I Crime data is subject to change month to month as information/evidence expands and SBPD investigations progress.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Part I Crimes are designated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as ten serious crimes that occur on a regular basis, have a uniformity of definition, large volume, and a high likelihood of being reported. Part I Crimes fall into two categories: violent crimes and property crimes. Violent crimes are homicide, rape, aggravated assault, robbery, and human trafficking. Property Crimes are burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson.
More information about Part I Crimes can be found in this Offense Definition Resource from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
The data source for the map is the Police department’s record management system.
The data on this map is updated monthly. The date listed next to the “Updated through:” heading at the top of the map shows you the most recent data available to view on the tool.
Relevant resources and data
- Summaries of publicly available police reports. These reports are updated on a regular basis and share information on cases such as, case type, block level location, and case details.
- Historical Part I Crime Incident Data