Jackson County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jackson County in IN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,372 violent crimes and 2,891 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 41.6 per 100k residents, which is 60.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 87.9 per 100k, 46.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 Rate41.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,372 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate87.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,891 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents298 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate76.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,318 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents267 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 41.6 | A | 1372 | 106.2 | -60.8% |
| Property Crime | 87.9 | A | 2891 | 163.6 | -46.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 9 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 59 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 16 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.9 | A | 138 | 22.3 | -68.8% |
| Burglary | 4.6 | A | 298 | 24.0 | -80.8% |
| Larceny | 76.3 | B | 2318 | 116.4 | -34.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.9 | A | 267 | 22.2 | -68.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jackson County Sheriff's Office
Seymour Police Department
Seymour, IN