Located in the southwestern region of Indiana, Washington County is a small county with a population of approximately 28,000 residents. Despite its rural setting, the county has not been immune to crime. According to recent statistics from
, the average violent crime rate in Washington County is 12.6, which is significantly lower than the national average of 22.7. However, the county's property crime rate is slightly higher than the national average at 20.3 compared to 35.4. This means that while residents in Washington County may feel relatively safe from violent crime, they still face a moderate risk of falling victim to property crimes such as theft or burglary. As a result, the local authorities have implemented various measures to address these issues and ensure the safety of its citizens.Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Washington County violent crime is 12.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Washington County property crime is 20.3. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Washington, Indiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of New Albany, Indiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of New Albany, Indiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.