Bureau County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Bureau County in IL is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 658 violent crimes and 1,143 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 48.3 per 100k residents, which is 54.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 29.3 per 100k, 82.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate48.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents658 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate29.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,143 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents940 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 48.3 | A | 658 | 106.2 | -54.5% |
| Property Crime | 29.3 | A | 1143 | 163.6 | -82.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.1 | B | 49 | 3.5 | -13.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.1 | A | 73 | 22.3 | -86.2% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 127 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 22.4 | A | 940 | 116.4 | -80.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.9 | A | 65 | 22.2 | -69.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bureau County Sheriff's Office
Buda Police Department
Buda, IL
Ladd Police Department
Ladd, IL
Princeton Police Department
Princeton, IL
Spring Valley Police Department
Spring Valley, IL