Washington, IN Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Washington Police Department serves the city of Washington, IN in Daviess County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 784 violent crimes and 599 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 65.4 per 100k residents, which is 38.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 57.2 per 100k, 65.0% 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 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 AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ACrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 65.4 | A | 784 | 106.2 | -38.4% |
| Property Crime | 57.2 | A | 599 | 163.6 | -65.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.2 | A | 85 | 22.3 | -63.3% |
| Burglary | 8.2 | A | 68 | 24.0 | -66.0% |
| Larceny | 40.9 | A | 499 | 116.4 | -64.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.2 | A | 29 | 22.2 | -63.2% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 4 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 2 |
| Anti-Black or African American | 2 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loogootee | 14 miles | A 37.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 43.4% lower Property: N/A |
| Vincennes | 19 miles | D 134.5 | C 195.6 | Violent: 105.7% higher Property: 241.9% higher |
| Jasper | 23 miles | A 17.9 | A 41.7 | Violent: 72.7% lower Property: 27.1% lower |
| Huntingburg | 25 miles | A 61.2 | A 30.6 | Violent: 6.4% lower Property: 46.5% lower |
| Linton | 26 miles | F 173.9 | C 173.9 | Violent: 165.9% higher Property: 203.9% higher |