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 FRape
Grade FRobbery
Grade BAggravated Assault
Grade FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Violent Crime | 268.8 | F | 18228 | 106.2 | +153.1% |
Property Crime | 327.1 | F | 22288 | 163.6 | +99.9% |
Rape | 13.9 | F | 502 | 3.5 | +293.6% |
Robbery | 5.2 | B | 493 | 5.8 | -10.3% |
Aggravated Assault | 94.0 | F | 3856 | 22.3 | +322.1% |
Burglary | 40.9 | F | 3085 | 24.0 | +70.2% |
Larceny | 257.5 | F | 16787 | 116.4 | +121.3% |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 27.8 | D | 2187 | 22.2 | +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 |