Knox County, IN Theft Rates and Theft Maps

Crime Grade's theft map shows the safest places in Knox County in green. The most dangerous areas in Knox County are in red, with moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted by the type and severity of the crime.

Is Knox County, IN Safe from Theft?

The C+ grade means the rate of theft is about the same as the average US county. Knox County is in the 48th percentile for safety, meaning 52% of counties are safer and 48% of counties are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Knox County's proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby counties.

The rate of theft in Knox County is 11.99 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Knox County generally consider the northwest part of the county to be the safest.

Your chance of being a victim of theft in Knox County may be as high as 1 in 44 in the west neighborhoods, or as low as 1 in 404 in the northwest part of the county.

By a simple count ignoring population, more theft occurs in the west parts of Knox County, IN: about 196 per year. The northwest part of Knox County has fewer cases of theft with only 0 in a typical year.

How Knox County's Theft Rate Compares

The chart below compares the theft rate in Knox County to the Indiana state average and the national average. All rates are the number of crimes per 1,000 residents in a standard year.

Considering only the theft rate, Knox County is less safe than the Indiana state average and as safe as the national average.

See how CrimeGrade calculates these grades and rates on the CrimeGrade methodology page.

The Cost of Theft in Knox County, IN

Theft is projected to cost the residents of Knox County about $2,245,638 in 2025, or roughly $62 per resident. This is part of Knox County's overall Cost of Crime™. See the full cost-of-crime breakdown for Knox County, including every crime type and how Knox County compares to other counties.

Interpreting the Theft Map

Remember that theft rates are measured per resident. Places with heavy daytime traffic, like shopping districts, airports, and parks, can look more dangerous than they are for the people who live there. See a full guide to reading Knox County's crime maps on the Knox County overall crime page.

To better understand and navigate these intricate crime maps, a high-speed internet connection can be crucial. Fast and seamless online connectivity ensures that map details load efficiently, providing users with clearer, uninterrupted insights. If you're considering enhancing your online experience, check out high speed internet in Knox County, IN at ISP Reports.

Individual Knox County Crime Maps & Stats

Theft Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties

Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of theft in Knox County is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Knox County.

Nearby County	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
Lawrence County, IL	B	B	A-	A-
Daviess County, IN	A-	A+	A	A
Pike County, IN	A+	A+	A+	A+
Wabash County, IL	A-	A-	A	A
Crawford County, IL	A-	A-	A	A
Gibson County, IN	A	A	A	A
Sullivan County, IN	B	B	B-	C+
Martin County, IN	A+	A+	A+	A+
Richland County, IL	A	B+	A+	A+
Greene County, IN	A	B+	A-	A-

Theft in County with Similar Populations

Knox County is similar versus other counties of the same size for theft. The table below compares theft in counties with comparable overall population.

Similar County	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade	Theft Crime Grade
Whitley County, IN	A	A+	A+	B+
Bolivar County, MS	B-	A	A	C+
Boone County, AR	D+	D	D	C-
Boone County, IA	A+	A-	A-	A+
Botetourt County, VA	A	A-	A-	A
Boyle County, KY	B+	A	A	B-
Bradford County, FL	A+	A-	A-	A+
Camuy Municipio, PR	D-	D+	D+	F
Caroline County, MD	C+	C+	C+	B-
Caroline County, VA	B+	B+	B+	B-

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Knox County, IN average SchoolGrade of C+, with 38% actual proficiency versus 37% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Knox County schools on SchoolGrade

About the Data

CrimeGrade.org provides highly detailed and accurate crime data, used by insurance companies, home security firms, and other industries. Our data is available for licensing—learn more about our USA crime data and licensing.

Crime By Zip Code Download

Our proprietary data is available for download by zip code or by state in a CSV Flat File. Please visit our download page for pricing and terms.

Download CSV

 

Home Security

A theft occurs on average every 20.2 hours in Knox County. Your home is 300% more likely to be robbed with no home security system. Want to protect your home?

Home Security Companies in Knox County, IN

All maps and statistics above are projections, not certainties, and provided without guarantee free of charge. Verify all info before making any decisions based on the data.