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Starke County, IN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Starke County in IN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 884 violent crimes and 968 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 25.3 per 100k residents, which is 76.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 25.3 per 100k, 84.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate25.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents884 (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

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate25.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents968 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents257 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate16.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents571 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents133 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime25.3A884106.2-76.2%
Property Crime25.3A968163.6-84.6%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A293.5-100.0%
Robbery2.8A85.8-51.8%
Aggravated Assault0.0A28122.3-100.0%
Burglary5.6A25724.0-76.6%
Larceny16.8A571116.4-85.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft2.8A13322.2-87.4%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Starke County Sheriff's Office

Knox Police Department

Knox, IN