Knox County, IN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Knox County in IN is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,213 violent crimes and 2,699 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 134.5 per 100k residents, which is +26.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 195.6 per 100k, +19.6% above 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 D
Annual Rate134.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,213 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents50 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate195.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,699 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate171.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,020 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents251 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime134.5D1213106.2+26.6%
Property Crime195.6C2699163.6+19.6%
Homicide0.0A20.5-100.0%
Rape6.1F153.5+72.8%
Robbery0.0A155.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault6.1A5022.3-72.5%
Burglary0.0A42224.0-100.0%
Larceny171.2D2020116.4+47.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft24.4C25122.2+10.3%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Vincennes Police Department

Vincennes, IN