Monroe County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Monroe County in IN is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 9,099 violent crimes and 13,043 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 75.6 per 100k residents, which is 28.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 132.4 per 100k, 19.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate75.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,099 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade DAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate0.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents363 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents342 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,725 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate132.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents13,043 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,703 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate99.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents10,316 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents924 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 75.6 | B | 9099 | 106.2 | -28.8% |
| Property Crime | 132.4 | B | 13043 | 163.6 | -19.1% |
| Homicide | 0.8 | D | 24 | 0.5 | +58.3% |
| Rape | 0.8 | A | 363 | 3.5 | -76.2% |
| Robbery | 2.1 | A | 342 | 5.8 | -63.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.7 | A | 1725 | 22.3 | -69.9% |
| Burglary | 27.6 | C | 1703 | 24.0 | +15.0% |
| Larceny | 99.3 | B | 10316 | 116.4 | -14.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.0 | A | 924 | 22.2 | -77.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Bloomington Police Department
Bloomington, IN
Indiana University: Bloomington
Ellettsville Police Department
Ellettsville, IN