Clarksville, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Clarksville Police Department serves the city of Clarksville, IN in Clark County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,342 violent crimes and 5,194 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 97.6 per 100k residents, which is 8.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 316.0 per 100k, 93.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 CAnnual Rate97.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,342 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade BAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents249 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FAnnual Rate316.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents5,194 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents267 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade FAnnual Rate288.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents4,408 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents514 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 97.6 | C | 1342 | 106.2 | -8.1% |
| Property Crime | 316.0 | F | 5194 | 163.6 | +93.1% |
| Robbery | 4.7 | B | 43 | 5.8 | -20.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.3 | A | 249 | 22.3 | -58.3% |
| Burglary | 9.3 | A | 267 | 24.0 | -61.3% |
| Larceny | 288.1 | F | 4408 | 116.4 | +147.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.6 | B | 514 | 22.2 | -16.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Asian | 1 |
| Anti-White | 1 |
| Anti-American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany | 5 miles | B 85.7 | D 240.9 | Violent: 12.2% lower Property: 23.8% lower |
| Sellersburg | 5 miles | A 10.2 | A 10.2 | Violent: 89.5% lower Property: 96.8% lower |
| Charlestown | 10 miles | D 149.3 | A 57.4 | Violent: 53.0% higher Property: 81.8% lower |
| Jeffersonville | 11 miles | B 85.0 | B 119.7 | Violent: 12.9% lower Property: 62.1% lower |
| Austin | 29 miles | A 47.9 | A 95.7 | Violent: 51.0% lower Property: 69.7% lower |