Cass County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cass County in IL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 122 violent crimes and 504 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 21.9 per 100k residents, which is 79.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 96.6 per 100k, 41.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate21.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents122 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents73 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate96.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents504 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents87 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate84.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents405 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 21.9 | A | 122 | 106.2 | -79.4% |
| Property Crime | 96.6 | A | 504 | 163.6 | -41.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 5 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.2 | A | 73 | 22.3 | -72.1% |
| Burglary | 6.2 | A | 87 | 24.0 | -74.2% |
| Larceny | 84.2 | B | 405 | 116.4 | -27.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.2 | A | 12 | 22.2 | -72.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cass County Sheriff's Office
Ashland Police Department
Ashland, IL
Beardstown Police Department
Beardstown, IL