Wayne County, IN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Wayne County in IN is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 236 violent crimes and 257 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 22.1 per 100k residents, which is 79.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 12.9 per 100k, 92.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate22.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents236 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate12.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents257 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate5.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime22.1A236106.2-79.2%
Property Crime12.9A257163.6-92.1%
Homicide0.0A10.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A83.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault1.8A1222.3-91.7%
Burglary5.5A5624.0-77.0%
Larceny5.5A164116.4-95.2%
Motor Vehicle Theft1.8A3422.2-91.7%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Hagerstown Police Department

Hagerstown, IN

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