Knox County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Knox County in IN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,308 violent crimes and 2,737 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 82.6 per 100k residents, which is 22.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 100.9 per 100k, 38.3% 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 BAnnual Rate82.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,308 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents74 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate100.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,737 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate88.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,036 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents262 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 82.6 | B | 1308 | 106.2 | -22.2% |
| Property Crime | 100.9 | A | 2737 | 163.6 | -38.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 16 | 3.5 | -13.6% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.1 | A | 74 | 22.3 | -72.5% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 433 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 88.7 | B | 2036 | 116.4 | -23.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 12.2 | A | 262 | 22.2 | -44.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Knox County Sheriff's Office
Vincennes Police Department
Vincennes, IN