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Is Kokomo, Indiana Safe?

Population 59,999 · Safer than 18% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

With a violent crime rate below the national average, Kokomo faces real safety challenges. It earns a D grade and ranks below 82% of US cities. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,902 per 100K.

Kokomo Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricKokomoIndiana AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate271.5309.2363.8
Property Crime Rate2343.22091.51,832.3
Murder Rate6.0--5.7
Assault Rate217.0--268.2
Theft Rate1902.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate527.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD

261.5 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC+

272/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD-

2343/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Kokomo

Violent crime in Kokomo is below the national average. The rate of 271.5 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2343.2 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,902 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Kokomo Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder6
01.1x national avgAvg: 5.7
Assault217
081% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery61
096% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary355
01.3x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,902
01.4x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft527
01.7x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Kokomo Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kokomo
271.5
State
309.2
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Kokomo
2343.2
State
2091.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kokomo Safety

Is Kokomo safe?
Not especially. Kokomo earns a D with a crime rate of 261.5 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Kokomo?
261.5 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 271.5 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2343.2 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Kokomo safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Kokomo's D grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,902 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Kokomo?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Kokomo generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Kokomo police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Kokomo?
No. Crime in Kokomo has been trending down, which is good news for the D-rated city.
How does Kokomo compare to other cities in Indiana?
Below average for the state. Kokomo ranks behind about 82% of Indiana cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.3x the national rate.
How safe is Kokomo to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Kokomo?
Bad. A D grade and 261.5 per-thousand rate put Kokomo below 82% of US cities. Violent crime at 272 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Kokomo?
271.5 per 100,000, which is 25% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (217), robbery (61), and murder (6.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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