Evansville, IN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Evansville Police Department serves the city of Evansville, IN in Vanderburgh County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 18,228 violent crimes and 22,288 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 268.8 per 100k residents, which is 153.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 327.1 per 100k, 99.9% 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 25 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 F
Annual Rate268.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents18,228 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate13.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents502 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents493 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade F
Annual Rate94.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents3,856 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate327.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents22,288 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate40.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,085 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate257.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents16,787 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate27.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,187 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime268.8F18228106.2+153.1%
Property Crime327.1F22288163.6+99.9%
Rape13.9F5023.5+293.6%
Robbery5.2B4935.8-10.3%
Aggravated Assault94.0F385622.3+322.1%
Burglary40.9F308524.0+70.2%
Larceny257.5F16787116.4+121.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft27.8D218722.2+25.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 25 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 6
Anti-Gay (Male) 5
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Black or African American 11
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 2

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Boonville 17 miles
B 74.9
B 119.9
Violent: 72.1% lower
Property: 63.3% lower
Mount Vernon 18 miles
C 126.2
A 94.7
Violent: 53.0% lower
Property: 71.1% lower
Jasper 45 miles
A 17.9
A 41.7
Violent: 93.3% lower
Property: 87.2% lower
Cannelton 45 miles
D 130.7
B 130.7
Violent: 51.4% lower
Property: 60.0% lower
Huntingburg 47 miles
A 61.2
A 30.6
Violent: 77.2% lower
Property: 90.6% lower