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Accessing public records in Hammond, IN

Hammond 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 Hammond Police Department. Some of the larger surrounding cities are Chicago, Naperville and Elgin.

The below state agencies will also hold records for Hammond 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 Hammond, IN

Crime rates in Hammond, IN

Primary law enforecment agencies in Hammond

Name Type County City
Lake County Sheriff's Office County Lake
Hammond Police Department City Lake Hammond
On average, overall crime occurs 57% more than the national average and is solved 11% of the time. In Hammond, Homicide is committed at a per capita rate (12.4 / 100k residents) which is 97% higher than the national average. Over the last 5 years, Homicide occurred 9.6 times per year. And the least common crime is Rape but is still committed 8% more than the national average. And is solved 10.18% of the time.

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

Aggravated Assault

Per Capita Rate: 381.5 | Last Year Count: 346 | 5-Year Average Count: 295.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 20.7%
Hammond's per capita rate is 42% higher than national rate.

+42%

Violent Crime

Per Capita Rate: 583.3 | Last Year Count: 512 | 5-Year Average Count: 452 | Solved (5yr ave): 16.28%
Hammond's per capita rate is 53% higher than national rate.

+53%

Robbery

Per Capita Rate: 146.3 | Last Year Count: 123 | 5-Year Average Count: 113.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 6.35%
Hammond's per capita rate is 80% higher than national rate.

+80%

Arson

Per Capita Rate: 19.9 | Last Year Count: 20 | 5-Year Average Count: 15.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 7.79%
Hammond's per capita rate is 83% higher than national rate.

+83%

Homicide

Per Capita Rate: 12.4 | Last Year Count: 15 | 5-Year Average Count: 9.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 18.75%
Hammond's per capita rate is 97% higher than national rate.

+97%

Burglary

Per Capita Rate: 363.4 | Last Year Count: 265 | 5-Year Average Count: 281.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 12%
Hammond's per capita rate is 35% higher than national rate.

+35%

Motor Vehicle Theft

Per Capita Rate: 341.2 | Last Year Count: 242 | 5-Year Average Count: 264.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 9.23%
Hammond's per capita rate is 21% higher than national rate.

+21%

Larceny

Per Capita Rate: 2581.7 | Last Year Count: 2049 | 5-Year Average Count: 2000.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 2.34%
Hammond's per capita rate is 84% higher than national rate.

+84%

Rape

Per Capita Rate: 43.1 | Last Year Count: 23 | 5-Year Average Count: 33.4 | Solved (5yr ave): 10.18%
Hammond's per capita rate is 8% higher than national rate.

+8%

Property Crime

Per Capita Rate: 3286.3 | Last Year Count: 2556 | 5-Year Average Count: 2546.6 | Solved (5yr ave): 4.12%
Hammond's per capita rate is 68% higher than national rate.

+68%

Income distribution in Hammond, IN

The household income level of Under $5,000 is 93% more common than the national average, making up 6.1% of the population. And the household income level of $150,000 Over is -74% less common than the national average, making up 4.4% of the population in Hammond.

Income Household Under $5,000 (Hammond is 93.94% higher than National Ave.)

6.1%

Income Household $5,000 To $10,000 (Hammond is 52.46% higher than National Ave.)

3.7%

Income Household $10,000 To $15,000 (Hammond is 21.5% higher than National Ave.)

4.7%

Income Household $15,000 To $20,000 (Hammond is 26.24% higher than National Ave.)

4.6%

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

6.2%

Income Household $25,000 To $35,000 (Hammond is 30.83% higher than National Ave.)

10.2%

Income Household $35,000 To $50,000 (Hammond is 53.26% higher than National Ave.)

16.6%

Income Household $50,000 To $75,000 (Hammond is 23.21% higher than National Ave.)

19.6%

Income Household $75,000 To $100,000 (Hammond is 6.16% higher than National Ave.)

12.9%

Income Household $100,000 To $150,000 (Hammond is -29.89% less than National Ave.)

11%

Income Household $150,000 Over (Hammond is -74.97% less than National Ave.)

4.4%

Education levels in Hammond, IN

Colleges in Lake County

Name Type
Indiana University: Northwest University or College
The education level of Highschool is 69% more common than the national average, making up 41.2% of the population. And the education level of Graduate Degree is -70% less common than the national average, making up 3.9% of the population in Hammond.

Less Than Highschool (Hammond is 51.99% higher than National Ave.)

16.5%

Highschool (Hammond is 69.07% higher than National Ave.)

41.2%

Some College (Hammond is 5.08% higher than National Ave.)

28.5%

Bachelors (Hammond is -51.74% less than National Ave.)

9.9%

Graduate Degree (Hammond is -70.83% less than National Ave.)

3.9%

College Or Above (Hammond is -59.27% less than National Ave.)

13.8%

Stem Degree (Hammond is -4.48% less than National Ave.)

40.6%

Socioeconimics in Hammond, IN

In Hammond, the Poverty percent is 68% higher than the national average, making up 21.2% of the population. And Married percent is -17% lower than the national average, making up 36.7% of the population.

Married (Hammond is -17.75% less than National Ave.)

36.7%

Divorced (Hammond is 6.4% higher than National Ave.)

13%

Never Married (Hammond is 28.46% higher than National Ave.)

43.8%

Widowed (Hammond is 22.8% higher than National Ave.)

6.5%

Home Ownership (Hammond is 1.99% higher than National Ave.)

60.6%

Rent Burden (Hammond is 16.12% higher than National Ave.)

34.8%

Labor Force Participation (Hammond is -3.19% less than National Ave.)

60.4%

Unemployment Rate (Hammond is 22.71% higher than National Ave.)

6.9%

Disabled (Hammond is 37.61% higher than National Ave.)

16.5%

Poverty (Hammond is 68.83% higher than National Ave.)

21.2%

Limited English (Hammond is -12.3% less than National Ave.)

4.6%

Commute Time (Hammond is -4.15% less than National Ave.)

24.7%

Health Uninsured (Hammond is 31.37% higher than National Ave.)

10.8%

Demograhics in Hammond, IN

White (Hammond is -27.98% less than National Ave.)

45.5%

Hispanic (Hammond is 103.13% higher than National Ave.)

39.4%

Other (Hammond is 300.4% higher than National Ave.)

24%

Black (Hammond is 73.32% higher than National Ave.)

22%

Multiple (Hammond is -7.5% less than National Ave.)

6.6%

Asian (Hammond is -79.34% less than National Ave.)

1.3%

Native (Hammond is -32.38% less than National Ave.)

0.5%

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

0%

Age distribution in Hammond, IN

Age Under 10 (Hammond is 6.52% higher than National Ave.)

12.5%

Age 10 To 19 (Hammond is 24.3% higher than National Ave.)

15.8%

Age 20s (Hammond is 2.6% higher than National Ave.)

14%

Age 30s (Hammond is -3.51% less than National Ave.)

12.9%

Age 40s (Hammond is 9.79% higher than National Ave.)

13.2%

Age 50s (Hammond is -1.94% less than National Ave.)

12.1%

Age 60s (Hammond is 5.5% higher than National Ave.)

11.5%

Age 70s (Hammond is -24.79% less than National Ave.)

4.9%

Age Over 80 (Hammond is -15.22% less than National Ave.)

3.1%

General info in Hammond, IN

County Name Lake
Population 77,491
Population Proper 77,491
Density 1293.5
Age Median 36.30 (Hammond is -1.69% less than National Ave.)
Family Size 3.38 (Hammond is 7.54% higher than National Ave.)
Family Dual Income 46.00 (Hammond is -11.98% less than National Ave.)
Income Individual Median 27,080.00 (Hammond is -24.4% less than National Ave.)
Home Value 107,834.00 (Hammond is -66.01% less than National Ave.)
Rent Median 914.00 (Hammond is -26.07% less than National Ave.)
Rent Burden 34.80 (Hammond is 16.12% higher than National Ave.)

All crime reporting agencies in Hammond 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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