Jefferson County Crime & Safety
Jefferson County, Indiana
FBI UCRSafety Score
98/100
Higher = safer
Safety Rating
Safe
Total Crime Rate
0.0
per 100K population
Crime Statistics
Violent Crime Rate
0.0
per 100K population
National avg 380.7
Property Crime Rate
0.0
per 100K population
National avg 1954.4
Safety Score
98/100
Higher = safer
State avg 72/100
State Safety Rank
#7
of 91 counties (1 = safest)
Data Story
About Crime & Safety in Jefferson County, Indiana
Minimal Reported Crime in Jefferson
Jefferson County reports a 0.0 crime rate per 100K for 2022, likely indicating a reporting delay or gap in data. This results in a technical safety score of 100.0 compared to the national average of 2,385.5.
Below the State Average Reporting
Two agencies provide data for Jefferson County, but no incidents appear in this specific dataset. This differs from the Indiana state average crime rate of 693.8, which shows more typical activity levels.
Context from Surrounding Areas
While Jefferson's data is limited, neighboring Jennings County reports a rate of 945.3 per 100K. This suggests that while Jefferson's reports are quiet, the general region still experiences typical crime levels.
Risks Not Fully Tracked
With no violent or property crimes officially recorded in this set, local risk cannot be statistically analyzed. Residents should refer to local police logs for the most current and granular safety information.
Standard Safety Practices Still Apply
A lack of data doesn't mean a lack of risk, so continue practicing standard safety protocols. Locking windows and doors is the simplest way to prevent opportunistic crimes in any neighborhood.
Crime Advisory: Jefferson County
Safety Verdict
Jefferson County has a safety score of 98/100, indicating a safe area with low overall crime (0.0 incidents per 100,000 residents, 2022 data).
Violent vs. Property Crime
Violent crime stands at 0.0 per 100K and property crime at 0.0 per 100K (2022 data). In this county, violent and property crime are more balanced.
Data Coverage
This data reflects partial coverage from 2 law enforcement agencies in Jefferson County for 2022. Figures may underrepresent actual crime levels due to incomplete reporting.
State Comparison
Compared to the rest of Indiana, total crime is 100% below the Indiana average and its safety score is 26 points above the state mean.
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Data Sources
Crime data sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR) and County Health Rankings. Safety scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Not legal or security advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.