Evansville, IN Crime Rates & Map

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93%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

94%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

93%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Evansville_{/100k people}	Indiana_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	5,191	n/a (estimate)	4,486	1,850	2,324
Murder	25	n/a	21.6	6.2	6.3
Rape	82	n/a	70.9	32.8	40.0
Robbery	70	n/a	60.5	43.0	66.1
Assault	655	n/a	566.0	224.2	268.2
Violent crime	832	n/a (estimate)	719	306	370
Burglary	654	n/a	565.2	226.1	269.8
Theft	3,250	n/a	2,808.5	1,118.6	1,401.9
Vehicle theft	455	n/a	393.2	199.4	282.7
Property crime	4,359	n/a (estimate)	3,767	1,544	1,954

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Crime Quick Facts

Evansville crime rates are 93% higher than the national average
Violent crimes in Evansville are 94% higher than the national average
In Evansville you have a 1 in 23 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Evansville is safer than 7% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Evansville has increased by 3%

Evansville crime map

The Evansville crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Evansville as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Evansville crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Evansville crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Daily Crime In Evansville (per 100,000 people)

The above illustration depicts the number of crimes committed daily in Evansville, per 100,000 residents. In Evansville, the total number of daily crimes is 2.42 times more than the Indiana average and 1.93 times more than the national average. Violent daily crime statistics in Evansville are 2.35 times more than the Indiana average and 1.94 times more than the national average. For property crime, Evansville has a daily crime rate that is 2.44 times more than the Indiana average and 1.93 times more than the daily national average.

How Safe is Evansville (higher is better)

Is Evansville safe in comparison to other cities in the state of Indiana as well as in comparison to the rest of the areas across the United States. Using the gauges above, which compare crime in Evansville to other cities in the state and across the country, Evansville is 2% safer than other cities of Indiana and 7% safer than other cities in the nation. Evansville has a ranks above average in comparison to other cities in the country.

Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Evansville

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Evansville is 1 in 140

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Evansville is 1 in 27

The chance of being a victim of crime in Evansville is 1 in 23

Are you worried about becoming a crime victim? In Evansville, your chance of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 140. Types of violent crimes may include assault, robbery, rape, or murder. You also have a 1 in 27 chance of being the victim of a property crime such as vehicle theft, personal property theft, and burglary. Your overall risk of becoming a crime victim in Evansville is 1 in 23.

Year Over Year Crime In Evansville (per 100,000 people)

The year over year crime rate per 100,000 people for Evansville is an accurate tool for tracking the rise and fall of crime, and in determining if living in Evansville has become safer or more dangerous. The year over year data displayed in the graph shows that violent crimes have decreased by 2% in Evansville, while property crimes in Evansville have increased by 4%. Total crime has increased by 3% year over year.

Evansville police department

Item	Evansville	Indiana	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	317	8,766	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	2.7	2.4	3.3

There are a total of 317 Evansville police officers. This results in 2.7 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 13.5% greater than the Indiana average and 17.5% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Indiana

State	Total offenders	Indiana_/100K	National_/100K
Indiana	12,315	198	266

There are a total of 12,315 sex offenders in Indiana. This yields a total of 198 sex offenders in Indiana per 100,000 residents which is 26% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Darmstadt, IN	1,189	43	217	260
Melody Hill, IN	3,481	117	588	704
Newburgh, IN	3,263	119	603	722
Poseyville, IN	1,010	125	632	757
Chandler, IN	3,669	188	947	1,135
Parkers Settlement, IN	591	282	1,423	1,705
Spottsville, KY	355	221	1,499	1,720
Evansville, IN	118,414	719	3,767	4,486

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Sugar Land, TX	118,563	90	1,616	1,706
Richardson, TX	118,583	158	2,272	2,430
Cambridge, MA	117,822	406	2,240	2,646
Lansing, MI	117,488	1,279	2,691	3,970
Beaumont, TX	117,321	1,080	3,882	4,962
Evansville, IN	118,414	719	3,767	4,486

Source: The Evansville, IN crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.