Shelby County, IN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Shelby County in IN is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,858 violent crimes and 2,419 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 77.5 per 100k residents, which is 27.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 43.0 per 100k, 73.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 B
Annual Rate77.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,858 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents701 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate43.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,419 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents448 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate41.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,640 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime77.5B1858106.2-27.0%
Property Crime43.0A2419163.6-73.7%
Homicide0.0A30.5-100.0%
Rape4.5D483.5+27.4%
Robbery0.0A365.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault4.5A70122.3-79.8%
Burglary2.0A44824.0-91.6%
Larceny41.0A1640116.4-64.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A31222.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Shelby County Sheriff's Office

Shelbyville Police Department

Shelbyville, IN