Vanderburgh County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Vanderburgh County in IN is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 18,228 violent crimes and 22,288 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 268.8 per 100k residents, which is +153.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 327.1 per 100k, +99.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 FAnnual Rate268.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18,228 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents502 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents493 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate94.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,856 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate327.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents22,288 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate40.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,085 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate257.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents16,787 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate27.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,187 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 268.8 | F | 18228 | 106.2 | +153.1% |
| Property Crime | 327.1 | F | 22288 | 163.6 | +99.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 77 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 13.9 | F | 502 | 3.5 | +293.6% |
| Robbery | 5.2 | B | 493 | 5.8 | -10.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 94.0 | F | 3856 | 22.3 | +322.1% |
| Burglary | 40.9 | F | 3085 | 24.0 | +70.2% |
| Larceny | 257.5 | F | 16787 | 116.4 | +121.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 27.8 | D | 2187 | 22.2 | +25.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Evansville Police Department
Evansville, IN