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Clay County, IN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Clay County in IN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 383 violent crimes and 476 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.3 per 100k residents, which is 30.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 30.6 per 100k, 81.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate73.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents383 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate30.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents476 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents296 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime73.3B383106.2-30.9%
Property Crime30.6A476163.6-81.3%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A173.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A45.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault12.2A13522.3-45.1%
Burglary0.0A10724.0-100.0%
Larceny24.4A296116.4-79.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft6.1A6422.2-72.4%

Crime Trends

Agencies

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