Avon, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Avon Police Department serves the city of Avon, IN in Hendricks County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 925 violent crimes and 2,302 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.0 per 100k residents, which is 35.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 166.4 per 100k, 1.7% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 5 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 AAnnual Rate69.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents925 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate166.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,302 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents135 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate129.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,977 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate24.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 69.0 | A | 925 | 106.2 | -35.1% |
| Property Crime | 166.4 | C | 2302 | 163.6 | +1.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.1 | A | 62 | 22.3 | -63.5% |
| Burglary | 12.2 | A | 135 | 24.0 | -49.4% |
| Larceny | 129.8 | C | 1977 | 116.4 | +11.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 24.4 | C | 188 | 22.2 | +9.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 5 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Male | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Multiple Races, Group | 1 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield | 4 miles | B 76.3 | B 128.1 | Violent: 10.7% higher Property: 23.0% lower |
| Brownsburg | 6 miles | A 43.4 | A 43.4 | Violent: 37.1% lower Property: 73.9% lower |
| Danville | 6 miles | A 27.0 | A 99.2 | Violent: 60.8% lower Property: 40.4% lower |
| Speedway | 8 miles | D 147.4 | F 280.0 | Violent: 113.7% higher Property: 68.3% higher |
| Mooresville | 10 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |