Vanderburgh County, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Vanderburgh County in IN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 20,826 violent crimes and 24,473 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 156.1 per 100k residents, which is 46.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 191.4 per 100k, 17.0% 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 DAnnual Rate156.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents20,826 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents588 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents504 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate50.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,451 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate191.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents24,473 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,415 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate150.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents18,437 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate17.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,383 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 156.1 | D | 20826 | 106.2 | +46.9% |
| Property Crime | 191.4 | C | 24473 | 163.6 | +17.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 82 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.7 | F | 588 | 3.5 | +118.7% |
| Robbery | 2.6 | A | 504 | 5.8 | -55.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 50.1 | F | 4451 | 22.3 | +125.0% |
| Burglary | 23.5 | C | 3415 | 24.0 | -2.0% |
| Larceny | 150.4 | D | 18437 | 116.4 | +29.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 17.0 | B | 2383 | 22.2 | -23.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office
Evansville Police Department
Evansville, IN