Wells County, located in the state of Indiana, has a relatively low crime rate compared to the national average. According to the background information provided, the county has a violent crime rate of 9.6, which is significantly lower than the US average of 22.7. This indicates that the people living in Wells County are less likely to experience violent crimes such as murder, assault, and robbery. However, the property crime rate in Wells County is slightly higher than the national average at 37.8, compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that there is a higher chance of individuals in Wells County falling victim to crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism. Despite having a lower overall crime rate, it is important for the community and law enforcement in Wells County to continue working towards preventing and reducing both violent and property crimes to maintain a safe and secure environment for its residents.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Wells County violent crime is 9.6. (The US average is 22.7)
Wells County property crime is 37.8. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: The city of Wells, Indiana does not have FBI Crime Statistics. The closest similar sized city with FBI crime data is the city of Bluffton, Indiana. The charts below are detailed crime statistics for the city of Bluffton, Indiana. Click links below to see charts for each crime category.