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 BAnnual Rate77.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,858 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents701 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate43.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,419 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents448 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate41.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,640 (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 | 77.5 | B | 1858 | 106.2 | -27.0% |
| Property Crime | 43.0 | A | 2419 | 163.6 | -73.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.5 | D | 48 | 3.5 | +27.4% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 36 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.5 | A | 701 | 22.3 | -79.8% |
| Burglary | 2.0 | A | 448 | 24.0 | -91.6% |
| Larceny | 41.0 | A | 1640 | 116.4 | -64.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 312 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Shelby County Sheriff's Office
Shelbyville Police Department
Shelbyville, IN