Wells County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Wells County in IN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 530 violent crimes and 673 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 90.2 per 100k residents, which is 15.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 29.7 per 100k, 81.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 BAnnual Rate90.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents530 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate29.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents673 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate26.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents534 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 90.2 | B | 530 | 106.2 | -15.1% |
| Property Crime | 29.7 | A | 673 | 163.6 | -81.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 17.3 | F | 29 | 3.5 | +388.1% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.2 | B | 47 | 22.3 | -13.7% |
| Burglary | 2.9 | A | 87 | 24.0 | -88.1% |
| Larceny | 26.9 | A | 534 | 116.4 | -76.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 50 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Wells County Sheriff's Office
Bluffton Police Department
Bluffton, IN