Violent Crime per Capita in Blackford County
The map below shows violent crime per 1,000 Blackford County residents.
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A- |
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$3.23 million
Cost of Crime™ for Blackford County, IN
In 2025, violent crime will cost $624 per household.
Crime Grade's violent crime map highlights the safest areas in Blackford County 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.
The A- grade indicates that the rate of violent crime is lower than that of the average US county. Blackford County ranks in the 81st percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 81% of counties but less safe than 19%. This analysis applies only to Blackford County's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby counties.
The violent crime rate in Blackford County is 2.444 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Blackford County residents generally consider the northwest part of the county to be the safest.Your chance of being a victim of violent crime in Blackford County varies by area - ranging from 1 in 236 in the west areas to 1 in 713 in the northwest.
When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the central parts of Blackford County, IN see the most incidents - about 7 per year. In contrast, the east part of the county has the fewest, with approximately 0 crimes annually.
The Cost of Crime™ in Blackford County, IN
The total projected cost of crime in Blackford County for 2025 is $3,228,348. This translates to approximately $264 per resident and $624 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.9% of the median household income in Blackford County. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:- Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 38.6%
- Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 48.1%
- Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 13.2%
How Much Does Violent Crime Cost in Blackford County Compared to Other Counties?
| Blackford County, IN: | $264 |
|---|---|
| St. Joseph County, IN: | $497 |
| Hamilton County, IN: | $127 |
| Indiana: | $242 |
| USA: | $258 |
The Cost of Crime per resident in Blackford County is $264 per year, which is $5 more than the national average and $22 more than Indiana's state average. Below we compare counties similar to Blackford County:
- In St. Joseph County, IN, crime costs $497 per person, which is $233 more than in Blackford County.
- In Hamilton County, IN, crime costs $127 per person, which is $137 less than in Blackford County
2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime
The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Blackford County for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.Crime |
Cost to Blackford County |
Cost per Blackford County Resident |
|---|---|---|
Murder |
$2.17 million |
$178 |
Rape/Sexual Assault |
$409,485 |
$33 |
Robbery |
$145,354 |
$12 |
Assault |
$499,506 |
$41 |
Total Cost of Violent Crime |
$3,228,348 |
$264 |
The Intangible Cost of Violent Crime in Blackford County, 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 Blackford County totals $16,542,176 ($1,351 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $19,770,523 ($1,615 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 Violent Crime Maps
When interpreting the Blackford County violent crime map, keep in mind that violent 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 central part of the county has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate violent 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 Blackford County has 3, have the same problem. Of Blackford County’s 12,245 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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The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Blackford County residents in a standard year.
Blackford County Violent Crime Breakdown
The table below shows which violent crimes are used to calculate the Violent Crime Grade above. All violent crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Blackford County residents in a standard year.
Crime Type |
Crime Rate |
|---|---|
Assault |
1.420 |
Robbery |
0.3774 |
Rape |
0.5515 |
Murder |
0.0945 |
Total Violent Crime |
2.444 (A-) |
Individual Blackford County Crime Maps & Stats
Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Counties
Compared to surrounding counties, the rate of violent crime in Blackford County is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for counties close to Blackford County.
Nearby County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
A- | B | A- | |
A | A- | A | |
B- | C- | C | |
A | A | A | |
B+ | B+ | B | |
A- | A | B+ | |
A | A- | A+ | |
A- | B+ | B | |
A- | B+ | A- | |
A | A- | A- |
Crime Maps and Rates for County with Similar Populations
Blackford County is lower versus other counties of the same size for violent crime. The table below compares crime in counties with comparable overall population in the county‘s boundaries.
Similar County | Overall Crime Grade | Violent Crime Grade | Property Crime Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
B- | B | B | |
B- | C+ | C+ | |
D | C- | C- | |
C+ | A- | A- | |
D+ | C- | C- | |
C | C | C | |
D- | D- | D- | |
C- | B- | B- | |
B- | B | B | |
B- | B- | B- |
Considering only the violent crime rate, Blackford County is safer than the Indiana state average and safer than the national average.
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