Scott County, IN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Scott County in IN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 259 violent crimes and 426 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.5 per 100k residents, which is 70.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 51.6 per 100k, 68.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 A
Annual Rate31.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents259 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate51.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents426 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate39.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents303 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate12.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime31.5A259106.2-70.3%
Property Crime51.6A426163.6-68.4%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape12.0F83.5+238.2%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A322.3-100.0%
Burglary0.0A9024.0-100.0%
Larceny39.7A303116.4-65.9%
Motor Vehicle Theft12.0A3222.2-46.1%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Scott County Sheriff's Office

Austin Police Department

Austin, IN