Posey County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Posey County in IN is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 292 violent crimes and 307 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 126.2 per 100k residents, which is +18.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 94.7 per 100k, -42.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 CAnnual Rate126.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents292 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate31.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate94.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents307 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate47.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate47.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents238 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 126.2 | C | 292 | 106.2 | +18.9% |
| Property Crime | 94.7 | A | 307 | 163.6 | -42.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 8 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 15.8 | F | 3 | 5.8 | +171.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 31.6 | D | 34 | 22.3 | +41.8% |
| Burglary | 47.3 | F | 33 | 24.0 | +97.0% |
| Larceny | 47.3 | A | 238 | 116.4 | -59.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 31 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mount Vernon Police Department
Mount Vernon, IN