Located in Indiana, Parke County may be small in size, but it is not immune to crime. According to the background information provided, the county has a lower rate of violent crime at 15.5 compared to the national average of 22.7. This is a positive statistic for the county, as it means that residents are slightly less likely to be victims of violent crimes such as assault, robbery, and homicide. However, property crime remains an issue with a rate of 32.2, just slightly below the US average of 35.4. This includes crimes such as burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft. While Parke County may have a lower rate of violent crime, it is still important for residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their property.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Parke County violent crime is 15.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Parke County property crime is 32.2. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Parke, Indiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Crawfordsville, Indiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Crawfordsville, Indiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.