Seymour, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Seymour Police Department serves the city of Seymour, IN in Jackson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 997 violent crimes and 2,501 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 74.0 per 100k residents, which is 30.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 171.2 per 100k, 4.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 2 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 Rate74.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents997 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate171.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,501 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents203 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate152.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,080 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate9.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents211 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 74.0 | B | 997 | 106.2 | -30.3% |
| Property Crime | 171.2 | C | 2501 | 163.6 | +4.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.3 | A | 72 | 22.3 | -58.4% |
| Burglary | 9.3 | A | 203 | 24.0 | -61.5% |
| Larceny | 152.7 | D | 2080 | 116.4 | +31.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9.3 | A | 211 | 22.2 | -58.3% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 2 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | 18 miles | A 47.9 | A 95.7 | Violent: 35.4% lower Property: 44.1% lower |
| Columbus | 21 miles | A 3.9 | A 19.4 | Violent: 94.8% lower Property: 88.7% lower |
| North Vernon | 23 miles | A 61.1 | D 198.7 | Violent: 17.4% lower Property: 16.1% higher |
| Bedford | 24 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 57.4 | Violent: N/A Property: 66.5% lower |
| Edinburgh | 31 miles | A 45.6 | A 68.5 | Violent: 38.3% lower Property: 60.0% lower |