Mount Vernon, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mount Vernon Police Department serves the city of Mount Vernon, IN in Posey County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 292 violent crimes and 307 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 126.2 per 100k residents, which is 18.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 94.7 per 100k, 42.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade CRobbery
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 126.2 | C | 292 | 106.2 | +18.9% |
| Property Crime | 94.7 | A | 307 | 163.6 | -42.1% |
| Robbery | 15.8 | F | 3 | 5.8 | +171.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 31.6 | D | 34 | 22.3 | +41.8% |
| Burglary | 47.3 | F | 33 | 24.0 | +97.0% |
| Larceny | 47.3 | A | 238 | 116.4 | -59.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gender Non-Conforming | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville | 18 miles | F 268.8 | F 327.1 | Violent: 112.9% higher Property: 245.5% higher |
| Boonville | 35 miles | B 74.9 | B 119.9 | Violent: 40.6% lower Property: 26.6% higher |
| Vincennes | 55 miles | D 134.5 | C 195.6 | Violent: 6.5% higher Property: 106.6% higher |
| Jasper | 61 miles | A 17.9 | A 41.7 | Violent: 85.8% lower Property: 55.9% lower |
| Cannelton | 63 miles | D 130.7 | B 130.7 | Violent: 3.5% higher Property: 38.1% higher |