Jennings County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jennings County in IN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,044 violent crimes and 1,096 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.6 per 100k residents, which is 53.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 108.9 per 100k, 33.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate49.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,044 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate17.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents92 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate108.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,096 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents253 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate86.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents710 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents126 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.6 | A | 1044 | 106.2 | -53.3% |
| Property Crime | 108.9 | B | 1096 | 163.6 | -33.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 17.7 | F | 37 | 3.5 | +399.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.4 | A | 92 | 22.3 | -89.3% |
| Burglary | 12.4 | A | 253 | 24.0 | -48.4% |
| Larceny | 86.4 | B | 710 | 116.4 | -25.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.6 | A | 126 | 22.2 | -65.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jennings County Sheriff's Office
North Vernon Police Department
North Vernon, IN