Shelbyville, IN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Shelbyville Police Department serves the city of Shelbyville, IN in Shelby County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,098 violent crimes and 1,581 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.1 per 100k residents, which is 11.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 49.5 per 100k, 69.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 3 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 B
Annual Rate94.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,098 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade D
Annual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents457 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate49.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,581 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate49.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,166 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime94.1B1098106.2-11.4%
Property Crime49.5A1581163.6-69.7%
Rape5.0D203.5+40.0%
Aggravated Assault5.0A45722.3-77.8%
Larceny49.5A1166116.4-57.5%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 3 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Catholic 1
Anti-Mental Disability 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Edinburgh 15 miles
A 45.6
A 68.5
Violent: 51.5% lower
Property: 38.3% higher
Franklin 16 miles
B 73.3
B 123.5
Violent: 22.0% lower
Property: 149.5% higher
New Whiteland 17 miles
A 34.4
A 17.2
Violent: 63.4% lower
Property: 65.3% lower
Prince'S Lakes 17 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Bargersville 17 miles
A 44.4
N/A 0.0
Violent: 52.8% lower
Property: N/A