Scott County, IN Crime


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The crime rate in Scott, IN County is a concern for both residents and law enforcement officials. According to recent statistics, the county has a violent crime rate of 24.5, which is higher than the national average of 22.7. Additionally, the property crime rate in Scott, IN County is 42.9, surpassing the US average of 35.4. This means that both violent and property crimes are more prevalent in Scott, IN County than in the rest of the country. These high crime rates can be attributed to a variety of factors, including poverty, drug use, and a lack of resources for law enforcement. Efforts are being made to address these issues and lower the crime rates in Scott, IN County.

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Scott County violent crime is 24.5. (The US average is 22.7)
Scott County property crime is 42.9. (The US average is 35.4)


NOTE: The city of Scott, Indiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Seymour, Indiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Seymour, Indiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.
 Violent Crimes  - Murder  Rape  Robbery  Assault
 Property Crimes  - Burglary  Larceny  Auto Theft
Austin, IN Crime History
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