Harrison County Crime & Safety

Harrison County has a total crime rate of 665.2 per 100,000 residents, based on FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data. This includes both violent crimes (168.8 per 100K) and property crimes (496.4 per 100K).

Harrison 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 #55 out of 91 counties in Indiana for safety (1 = safest).

Harrison County's safety score of 98.9 exactly matches the Indiana state average. Two reporting agencies provide comprehensive data to keep local residents informed and safe.

The property crime rate is 496.4, while violent crime is 168.8 per 100,000. Violent crime is less than half the national average, making the county safer than most U.S. regions.

Crime data for Harrison 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.

Harrison 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.