Muncie, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Muncie Police Department serves the city of Muncie, IN in Delaware County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 4,333 violent crimes and 8,909 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 86.1 per 100k residents, which is 19.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 212.1 per 100k, 29.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 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 BAnnual Rate86.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,333 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents166 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents207 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,360 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate212.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,909 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,761 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate146.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents5,966 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate36.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,150 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 86.1 | B | 4333 | 106.2 | -19.0% |
| Property Crime | 212.1 | D | 8909 | 163.6 | +29.6% |
| Rape | 1.5 | A | 166 | 3.5 | -56.5% |
| Robbery | 3.1 | A | 207 | 5.8 | -47.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.7 | D | 1360 | 22.3 | +38.1% |
| Burglary | 29.2 | D | 1761 | 24.0 | +21.5% |
| Larceny | 146.0 | D | 5966 | 116.4 | +25.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 36.9 | F | 1150 | 22.2 | +66.4% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Other Race/Ethnicity/Ancestry | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | 17 miles | C 108.5 | C 188.2 | Violent: 26.1% higher Property: 11.3% lower |
| Hartford City | 18 miles | A 66.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 23.3% lower Property: N/A |
| Fairmount | 21 miles | B 75.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 11.9% lower Property: N/A |
| Portland | 21 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 16.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 92.2% lower |
| Hagerstown | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |