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Accessing public records in Gary, IN

Gary is incorporated with a local city government which will contain some public records. But most public records are held by Lake County court and the county clerk's office. Local law enforcement agencies will also hold records related to criminal offenses. These agencies are Lake County Sheriff's Office and Gary Police Department. Some of the larger surrounding cities are Chicago, Naperville and Elgin.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Gary residents.

Indiana Secretary of State: Maintains records related to business entities, including corporate filings, trademarks, and trade names.

Indiana State Department of Health: Provides access to vital records such as birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce records.

Indiana Department of Correction: Provides access to records related to incarcerated individuals, including inmate records and prison information.

Indiana Department of Education: Offers access to educational records, including information on schools, districts, and educational statistics.

In addition, other state entities that may contain records and reports in Lake County include Indiana University: Northwest and Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad.

Complete public record stats in Gary, IN

Crime rates in Gary, IN

Primary law enforecment agencies in Gary

Name Type County City
Lake County Sheriff's Office County Lake
Gary Police Department City Lake Gary
On average, overall crime occurs 188% more than the national average and is solved 1% of the time. In Gary, Homicide is committed at a per capita rate (69.8 / 100k residents) which is 1008% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Homicide occurred 48.7 times per year. And Rape occurs at a lower rate of -17% less than the national average.

Reporting Agency: Gary Police Department (per capita = reports per 100,000 residents)

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 226.1 | Last Year Count: 156 | 3-Year Average Count: 157.7 | Solved (5yr ave): 0.85%
Gary's per capita rate is -16% less than national rate.

-16%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 543.9 | Last Year Count: 350 | 3-Year Average Count: 379.3 | Solved (5yr ave): 0.97%
Gary's per capita rate is 43% higher than national rate.

+43%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 214.7 | Last Year Count: 129 | 3-Year Average Count: 149.7 | Solved (5yr ave): 0.89%
Gary's per capita rate is 164% higher than national rate.

+164%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 33.4 | Last Year Count: 28 | 3-Year Average Count: 23.3 | Solved (5yr ave): 2.86%
Gary's per capita rate is 206% higher than national rate.

+206%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 69.8 | Last Year Count: 49 | 3-Year Average Count: 48.7 | Solved (5yr ave): 2.05%
Gary's per capita rate is 1008% higher than national rate.

+1008%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 813 | Last Year Count: 431 | 3-Year Average Count: 567 | Solved (5yr ave): 0.06%
Gary's per capita rate is 201% higher than national rate.

+201%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 715.5 | Last Year Count: 551 | 3-Year Average Count: 499 | Solved (5yr ave): 0.13%
Gary's per capita rate is 153% higher than national rate.

+153%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 2139.8 | Last Year Count: 1314 | 3-Year Average Count: 1492.3 | Solved (5yr ave): 0.13%
Gary's per capita rate is 53% higher than national rate.

+53%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 33.4 | Last Year Count: 0 | 3-Year Average Count: 23.3 | Solved (5yr ave): 0%
Gary's per capita rate is -17% less than national rate.

-17%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 3668.4 | Last Year Count: 2296 | 3-Year Average Count: 2558.3 | Solved (5yr ave): 0.12%
Gary's per capita rate is 88% higher than national rate.

+88%

Income distribution in Gary, IN

The household income level of Under $5,000 is 144% more common than the national average, making up 7.7% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -81% less common than the national average, making up 3.2% of the population in Gary.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Gary is 144.81% higher than National Ave.)

7.7%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Gary is 130.76% higher than National Ave.)

5.6%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Gary is 117.16% higher than National Ave.)

8.4%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Gary is 97.6% higher than National Ave.)

7.2%

Income Household $20,000 To $25,000 (Gary is 61.53% higher than National Ave.)

6.2%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Gary is 105.22% higher than National Ave.)

16%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Gary is 48.65% higher than National Ave.)

16.1%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Gary is -1.31% less than National Ave.)

15.7%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Gary is -42.39% less than National Ave.)

7%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Gary is -54.75% less than National Ave.)

7.1%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Gary is -81.8% less than National Ave.)

3.2%

Education levels in Gary, IN

Colleges in Lake County

Name Type
Indiana University: Northwest University or College
The education level of Highschool is 59% more common than the national average, making up 38.9% of the population. And the education level of Graduate Degree is -61% less common than the national average, making up 5.2% of the population in Gary.

Less Than Highschool (Gary is 28.04% higher than National Ave.)

13.9%

Highschool (Gary is 59.63% higher than National Ave.)

38.9%

Some College (Gary is 20.57% higher than National Ave.)

32.7%

Bachelors (Gary is -55.15% less than National Ave.)

9.2%

Graduate Degree (Gary is -61.11% less than National Ave.)

5.2%

College Or Above (Gary is -57.5% less than National Ave.)

14.4%

Stem Degree (Gary is -6.37% less than National Ave.)

39.8%

Socioeconimics in Gary, IN

In Gary, the Poverty percent is 154% higher than the national average, making up 32% of the population. And Limited English percent is -90% lower than the national average, making up 0.5% of the population.

Married (Gary is -41.73% less than National Ave.)

26%

Divorced (Gary is 52.23% higher than National Ave.)

18.6%

Never Married (Gary is 36.96% higher than National Ave.)

46.7%

Widowed (Gary is 64.37% higher than National Ave.)

8.7%

Home Ownership (Gary is -17.36% less than National Ave.)

49.1%

Rent Burden (Gary is 31.46% higher than National Ave.)

39.4%

Labor Force Participation (Gary is -19.54% less than National Ave.)

50.2%

Unemployment Rate (Gary is 127.64% higher than National Ave.)

12.8%

Disabled (Gary is 38.45% higher than National Ave.)

16.6%

Poverty (Gary is 154.84% higher than National Ave.)

32%

Limited English (Gary is -90.47% less than National Ave.)

0.5%

Commute Time (Gary is 8.65% higher than National Ave.)

28%

Health Uninsured (Gary is 15.56% higher than National Ave.)

9.5%

Demograhics in Gary, IN

Black (Gary is 514.5% higher than National Ave.)

78%

White (Gary is -79.11% less than National Ave.)

13.2%

Hispanic (Gary is -55.66% less than National Ave.)

8.6%

Multiple (Gary is -22.92% less than National Ave.)

5.5%

Other (Gary is -53.29% less than National Ave.)

2.8%

Asian (Gary is -95.23% less than National Ave.)

0.3%

Native (Gary is -86.48% less than National Ave.)

0.1%

Pacific (Gary is -100% less than National Ave.)

0%

Age distribution in Gary, IN

Age Under 10 (Gary is 26.97% higher than National Ave.)

14.9%

Age 10 To 19 (Gary is 15.65% higher than National Ave.)

14.7%

Age 20s (Gary is -14.99% less than National Ave.)

11.6%

Age 30s (Gary is -8.75% less than National Ave.)

12.2%

Age 40s (Gary is -14.33% less than National Ave.)

10.3%

Age 50s (Gary is -5.99% less than National Ave.)

11.6%

Age 60s (Gary is 18.34% higher than National Ave.)

12.9%

Age 70s (Gary is 18.19% higher than National Ave.)

7.7%

Age Over 80 (Gary is 17.59% higher than National Ave.)

4.3%

General info in Gary, IN

County Name Lake
Population 69,739
Population Proper 69,739
Density 584.5
Age Median 37.10 (Gary is 0.47% higher than National Ave.)
Family Size 3.26 (Gary is 3.72% higher than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 28.10 (Gary is -46.23% less than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 23,382.00 (Gary is -34.73% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 71,309.00 (Gary is -77.52% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 848.00 (Gary is -31.41% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 39.40 (Gary is 31.46% higher than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Gary and Lake County

Name Type County City
Lake County Sheriff's Office County Lake
Cedar Lake Police Department City Lake Cedar Lake
Crown Point Police Department City Lake Crown Point
East Chicago Police Department City Lake East Chicago
Lake Station Police Department City Lake Lake Station
Gary Police Department City Lake Gary
Griffith Police Department City Lake Griffith
Hammond Police Department City Lake Hammond
Highland Police Department City Lake Highland
Hobart Police Department City Lake Hobart
Munster Police Department City Lake Munster
Whiting Police Department City Lake Whiting
Lowell Police Department City Lake Lowell
Dyer Police Department City Lake Dyer
Merrillville Police Department City Lake Merrillville
St. John Police Department City Lake St. John
Schererville Police Department City Lake Schererville
New Chicago Police Department City Lake New Chicago
Indiana University: Northwest University or College Lake
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad Other Lake

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