Blackford County, IN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Blackford County in IN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 123 violent crimes and 113 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 33.0 per 100k residents, which is 68.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 8.5 per 100k, 94.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate33.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents123 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents113 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate8.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)

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 Crime33.0A123106.2-68.9%
Property Crime8.5A113163.6-94.8%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A03.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A25.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault8.3A9122.3-62.9%
Burglary0.0A3624.0-100.0%
Larceny8.5A64116.4-92.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A1222.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Blackford County Sheriff's Office

Hartford City Police Department

Hartford City, IN