The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Kokomo, IN: Crime Maps and Statistics

B-

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	C
Property Crime Grade	C+
Other Crime Grade	B+

Which crimes are included?

$26.5 million

Cost of Crime™ for Kokomo, IN

In 2025, crime will cost $867 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Kokomo in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Kokomo, IN Safe?

The B- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly lower than that of the average US city. Kokomo ranks in the 56th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 56% of cities but less safe than 44%. This analysis applies only to Kokomo's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Kokomo is 21.96 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Kokomo Residents generally consider the southwest part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Kokomo varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 24 in the east neighborhoods to 1 in 75 in the southwest.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southeast parts of Kokomo, IN see the most incidents - about 325 per year. In contrast, the northeast part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 103 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Kokomo, IN

The total projected cost of crime in Kokomo for 2025 is $26,457,878. This translates to approximately $372 per resident and $867 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 1.1% of the median household income in Kokomo. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 53.4%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 34.5%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 12.0%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Kokomo Compared to Other Cities?

Kokomo, IN:	$372
Notre Dame, IN:	$1359
Roanoke, IN:	$181
Indiana:	$402
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Kokomo is $372 per year, which is $92 less than the national average and $30 less than Indiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Kokomo:

In Notre Dame, IN, crime costs $1,359 per person, which is $987 more than in Kokomo.
In Roanoke, IN, crime costs $181 per person, which is $191 less than in Kokomo

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Kokomo for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Kokomo	Cost per Kokomo Resident
Murder	$8.47 million	$119
Rape/Sexual Assault	$2.32 million	$33
Robbery	$803,292	$11
Assault	$4.91 million	$69
Kidnapping	$968,649	$14
Vehicle Theft	$943,314	$13
Burglary	$1.46 million	$21
Theft	$3.64 million	$51
Arson	$176,386	$2
Vandalism	$653,562	$9
Animal Cruelty	$43,823	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.81 million	$25
Identity Theft	$259,957	$4
Total Cost of Crime	$26,457,878	$372

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Kokomo, IN

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Kokomo totals $68,814,435 ($967 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $95,272,313 ($1,339 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Kokomo crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the east part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Kokomo has 15, have the same problem. Of Kokomo’s 71,149 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Kokomo Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Kokomo residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	2.405
Robbery	0.3589
Rape	0.5374
Murder	0.0633
Total Violent Crime	3.365 (C)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	9.866
Vehicle Theft	0.8562
Burglary	2.269
Arson	0.1027
Total Property Crime	13.09 (C+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.2245
Drug Crimes	3.436
Vandalism	1.286
Identity Theft	0.4721
Animal Cruelty	0.0833
Total "Other" Rate	5.501 (B+)

Individual Kokomo Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Kokomo is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Kokomo.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Oakford, IN	A	B-	A
Vermont, IN	B-	A-	C
West Middleton, IN	A	A	A-
Hemlock, IN	A	A+	A
Cassville, IN	A-	A+	B
Judson, IN	A+	A+	A+
Russiaville, IN	A+	A+	A+
Sharpsville, IN	A-	B	A-
Galveston, IN	A	A	A-
Wawpecong, IN	B+	A	B

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Kokomo is lower versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Camden, NJ	C-	D	D
Kingsport, TN	D-	D-	D-
Hilliard, OH	B	A-	A-
Haverhill, MA	B+	C-	C-
Ames, IA	C	C+	C+
Fayetteville, GA	B	B-	B-
Eastvale, CA	A-	A-	A-
East Orange, NJ	C+	C-	C-
Eagan, MN	C	B+	B+
Dubuque, IA	C-	C	C

Considering only the crime rate, Kokomo is as safe as the Indiana state average and safer than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Kokomo, IN average SchoolGrade of C-, with 32% actual proficiency versus 36% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Kokomo schools on SchoolGrade

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