Howard County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Howard County in IN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,937 violent crimes and 5,956 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 92.1 per 100k residents, which is 13.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.0 per 100k, 46.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 BAnnual Rate92.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents5,937 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents26 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents179 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,716 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate88.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,956 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate20.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,231 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate57.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,179 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents529 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 92.1 | B | 5937 | 106.2 | -13.3% |
| Property Crime | 88.0 | A | 5956 | 163.6 | -46.2% |
| Homicide | 2.2 | F | 26 | 0.5 | +314.8% |
| Rape | 6.4 | F | 179 | 3.5 | +80.8% |
| Robbery | 0.8 | A | 145 | 5.8 | -85.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.8 | A | 1716 | 22.3 | -42.5% |
| Burglary | 20.0 | B | 1231 | 24.0 | -16.7% |
| Larceny | 57.2 | A | 4179 | 116.4 | -50.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.6 | A | 529 | 22.2 | -61.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Howard County Sheriff's Office
Kokomo Police Department
Kokomo, IN