Linton, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Linton Police Department serves the city of Linton, IN in Greene County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 481 violent crimes and 719 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 173.9 per 100k residents, which is 63.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 173.9 per 100k, 6.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Violent Crime had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 4 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 FAnnual Rate173.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents481 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate173.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents719 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate173.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents626 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 173.9 | F | 481 | 106.2 | +63.7% |
| Property Crime | 173.9 | C | 719 | 163.6 | +6.3% |
| Rape | 19.3 | F | 17 | 3.5 | +446.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.3 | B | 20 | 22.3 | -13.2% |
| Larceny | 173.9 | D | 626 | 116.4 | +49.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Sikh | 1 |
| Anti-Jewish | 1 |
| Anti-Bisexual | 1 |
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield | 9 miles | A 43.6 | A 43.6 | Violent: 74.9% lower Property: 74.9% lower |
| Jasonville | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 100.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 42.5% lower |
| Washington | 26 miles | A 65.4 | A 57.2 | Violent: 62.4% lower Property: 67.1% lower |
| Loogootee | 28 miles | A 37.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 78.7% lower Property: N/A |
| Vincennes | 31 miles | D 134.5 | C 195.6 | Violent: 22.6% lower Property: 12.5% higher |