Howard County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Howard County in IN is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,134 violent crimes and 5,445 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 122.2 per 100k residents, which is +15.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 140.7 per 100k, -14.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 CAnnual Rate122.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,134 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate16.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,510 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate140.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,445 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate26.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,106 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate105.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,859 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents467 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 122.2 | C | 5134 | 106.2 | +15.1% |
| Property Crime | 140.7 | B | 5445 | 163.6 | -14.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 20 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 8.4 | F | 157 | 3.5 | +136.7% |
| Robbery | 1.7 | A | 136 | 5.8 | -71.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 16.7 | B | 1510 | 22.3 | -24.8% |
| Burglary | 26.8 | C | 1106 | 24.0 | +11.5% |
| Larceny | 105.5 | C | 3859 | 116.4 | -9.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.4 | A | 467 | 22.2 | -62.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kokomo Police Department
Kokomo, IN