Hancock County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Hancock County in IN is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,224 violent crimes and 2,826 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.1 per 100k residents, which is 36.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 38.5 per 100k, 76.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate67.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,224 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents426 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate38.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,826 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate0.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents369 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,035 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents406 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.1 | A | 2224 | 106.2 | -36.8% |
| Property Crime | 38.5 | A | 2826 | 163.6 | -76.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 67 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 30 | 5.8 | -55.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.1 | A | 426 | 22.3 | -63.7% |
| Burglary | 0.6 | A | 369 | 24.0 | -97.6% |
| Larceny | 33.5 | A | 2035 | 116.4 | -71.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.5 | A | 406 | 22.2 | -79.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Hancock County Sheriff's Office
Greenfield Police Department
Greenfield, IN