Boone County Crime & Safety

Boone County has a total crime rate of 659.8 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (98.3 per 100K) and property crimes (561.5 per 100K).

Boone County has a safety score of 72/100, rated "Safe". A higher safety score indicates lower crime rates relative to other counties nationwide. It ranks #54 out of 91 counties in Indiana for safety (1 = safest).

Four agencies report data that shows Boone's crime rate is very close to the state average of 693.8. It manages to balance growth with a steady commitment to public safety.

Property crime is the main driver here at 561.5 per 100,000, while violent crime remains low at 98.3. Both figures are significantly lower than their respective national counterparts.

Crime data for Boone 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.

Boone County has a safety score of 72/100, 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.