Posey County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Posey County in IN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 719 violent crimes and 609 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 58.6 per 100k residents, which is 44.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 44.4 per 100k, 72.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate58.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents719 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade CNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate14.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate44.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents609 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents76 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate23.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents445 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 58.6 | A | 719 | 106.2 | -44.8% |
| Property Crime | 44.4 | A | 609 | 163.6 | -72.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 28 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 5.3 | C | 3 | 5.8 | -9.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.2 | A | 78 | 22.3 | -36.2% |
| Burglary | 17.6 | B | 76 | 24.0 | -26.7% |
| Larceny | 23.1 | A | 445 | 116.4 | -80.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.7 | A | 81 | 22.2 | -83.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Posey County Sheriff's Office
Mount Vernon Police Department
Mount Vernon, IN