Tell City, IN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Tell City Police Department serves the city of Tell City, IN in Perry County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 281 violent crimes and 377 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 107.8 per 100k residents, which is 1.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 121.3 per 100k, 25.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 C
Annual Rate107.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents281 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate40.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents48 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate121.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents377 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade C
Annual Rate26.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade B
Annual Rate94.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents321 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime107.8C281106.2+1.5%
Property Crime121.3B377163.6-25.9%
Aggravated Assault40.4F4822.3+81.7%
Burglary26.9C3324.0+12.2%
Larceny94.3B321116.4-18.9%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Cannelton 13 miles
D 130.7
B 130.7
Violent: 21.2% higher
Property: 7.8% higher
Huntingburg 24 miles
A 61.2
A 30.6
Violent: 43.2% lower
Property: 74.8% lower
Jasper 27 miles
A 17.9
A 41.7
Violent: 83.4% lower
Property: 65.6% lower
Boonville 35 miles
B 74.9
B 119.9
Violent: 30.5% lower
Property: 1.1% lower
Loogootee 44 miles
A 37.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: 65.6% lower
Property: N/A