Jennings County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jennings County in IN is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 470 violent crimes and 609 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 61.1 per 100k residents, which is -42.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 198.7 per 100k, +21.5% above 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 Rate61.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents470 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate30.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate198.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents609 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate168.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents511 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents47 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 61.1 | A | 470 | 106.2 | -42.4% |
| Property Crime | 198.7 | D | 609 | 163.6 | +21.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 30.6 | F | 16 | 3.5 | +764.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 59 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 15.3 | A | 49 | 24.0 | -36.4% |
| Larceny | 168.1 | D | 511 | 116.4 | +44.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.3 | B | 47 | 22.2 | -31.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
North Vernon Police Department
North Vernon, IN