Terre Haute, IN Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Terre Haute Police Department serves the city of Terre Haute, IN in Vigo County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 9,410 violent crimes and 14,367 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 224.7 per 100k residents, which is 111.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 329.3 per 100k, 101.3% 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 F
Annual Rate224.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents9,410 (2019-2023)

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate13.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents170 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade B
Annual Rate5.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents332 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade D
Annual Rate29.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents1,907 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate329.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents14,367 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate66.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,524 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate224.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents8,746 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade F
Annual Rate36.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,895 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime224.7F9410106.2+111.5%
Property Crime329.3F14367163.6+101.3%
Rape13.7F1703.5+288.0%
Robbery5.2B3325.8-11.5%
Aggravated Assault29.2D190722.3+31.0%
Burglary66.9F352424.0+178.4%
Larceny224.7F8746116.4+93.1%
Motor Vehicle Theft36.0F189522.2+62.4%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 25 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Hindu 1
Anti-White 2
Anti-Jewish 2
Anti-Catholic 3
Anti-Gay (Male) 1
Anti-Transgender 1
Anti-Islamic (Muslim) 1
Anti-Jehovah's Witness 3
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 3
Anti-Black or African American 7
Anti-Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (Mixed Group) 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Brazil 15 miles
D 146.7
A 61.1
Violent: 34.7% lower
Property: 81.4% lower
Jasonville 24 miles
N/A 0.0
A 100.0
Violent: N/A
Property: 69.6% lower
Clinton 27 miles
D 128.5
F 342.6
Violent: 42.8% lower
Property: 4.0% higher
Linton 32 miles
F 173.9
C 173.9
Violent: 22.6% lower
Property: 47.2% lower
Bloomfield 36 miles
A 43.6
A 43.6
Violent: 80.6% lower
Property: 86.8% lower