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Austin, IN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Austin Police Department serves the city of Austin, IN in Scott County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 118 violent crimes and 164 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.9 per 100k residents, which is 54.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 95.7 per 100k, 41.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 Rate47.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents118 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate95.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate71.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate23.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime47.9A118106.2-54.9%
Property Crime95.7A164163.6-41.5%
Rape23.9F43.5+576.4%
Larceny71.8A129116.4-38.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft23.9C1822.2+7.9%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Seymour 18 miles
B 74.0
C 171.2
Violent: 54.7% higher
Property: 78.9% higher
Jeffersonville 19 miles
B 85.0
B 119.7
Violent: 77.6% higher
Property: 25.1% higher
North Vernon 20 miles
A 61.1
D 198.7
Violent: 27.8% higher
Property: 107.7% higher
Charlestown 22 miles
D 149.3
A 57.4
Violent: 212.0% higher
Property: 40.0% lower
Sellersburg 24 miles
A 10.2
A 10.2
Violent: 78.6% lower
Property: 89.3% lower