Bartholomew County, IN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Bartholomew County in IN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,346 violent crimes and 3,064 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 1.9 per 100k residents, which is 98.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 17.4 per 100k, 89.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,346 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade A
Annual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,064 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B
Annual Rate17.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents586 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime1.9A1346106.2-98.2%
Property Crime17.4A3064163.6-89.3%
Homicide0.0A50.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A933.5-100.0%
Robbery1.9A625.8-66.7%
Aggravated Assault0.0A6122.3-100.0%
Burglary17.4B58624.0-27.5%
Larceny0.0A2287116.4-100.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A16022.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office

Columbus Police Department

Columbus, IN

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