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Bluffton, IN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Bluffton Police Department serves the city of Bluffton, IN in Wells County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city 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)

Rape

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

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)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate48.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents472 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

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%
Rape28.8F183.5+714.6%
Aggravated Assault38.4F3022.3+72.6%
Larceny48.0A472116.4-58.7%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Berne 12 miles
N/A 0.0
A 71.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 49.5% higher
Decatur 14 miles
C 119.8
A 39.9
Violent: 26.6% lower
Property: 16.9% lower
Huntington 20 miles
A 23.5
A 35.2
Violent: 85.6% lower
Property: 26.6% lower
Portland 21 miles
N/A 0.0
A 16.5
Violent: N/A
Property: 65.7% lower
Hartford City 22 miles
A 66.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 59.6% lower
Property: N/A