Putnam County Crime & Safety

Putnam 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).

Putnam 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 #16 out of 91 counties in Indiana for safety (1 = safest).

Putnam ranks at the top of Indiana's safety spectrum, exceeding the state average safety score of 98.9. Four different reporting agencies contributed to this spotless 2022 record.

Current data shows 0.0 violent and property crimes per 100K residents for 2022. While this suggests an incredibly safe environment, it may also reflect specific reporting cycles from local agencies.

Crime data for Putnam 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.

Putnam 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.