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Wells County, IN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Wells County in IN is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 391 violent crimes and 557 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 163.3 per 100k residents, which is +53.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 48.0 per 100k, -70.6% 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 D
Annual Rate163.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents391 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate28.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate38.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate48.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents557 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate48.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents472 (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 Crime163.3D391106.2+53.7%
Property Crime48.0A557163.6-70.6%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape28.8F183.5+714.6%
Robbery0.0A75.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault38.4F3022.3+72.6%
Burglary0.0A5024.0-100.0%
Larceny48.0A472116.4-58.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A3322.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Bluffton Police Department

Bluffton, IN