Benton County Crime & Safety

Benton County has a total crime rate of 0.0 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (0.0 per 100K) and property crimes (0.0 per 100K).

Benton County has a safety score of 98/100, rated "Safe". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #2 out of 91 counties in Indiana for safety (1 = safest).

Two reporting agencies contributed to these figures, placing Benton at the top of Indiana's safety rankings. The county's quiet profile easily beats the state average crime rate of 693.8.

The data shows 0.0 for both violent and property crime per 100,000 people. While this reflects a very safe year, it is always wise to remember that rural reporting can vary by agency.

Crime data for Benton County comes from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program. Local law enforcement agencies submit data on violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) and property crimes (burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft) to the FBI. Rates are calculated per 100,000 residents to allow fair comparison between counties of different sizes. The safety score (0-100) is derived from these rates, with higher scores indicating safer counties.

Benton County has a safety score of 98/100, which is above the Indiana average of 72/100. Factors such as local law enforcement effectiveness, community programs, socioeconomic conditions, and population density all contribute to lower crime rates in certain counties.