Christian County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Christian County in IL is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 380 violent crimes and 860 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 26.7 per 100k residents, which is 74.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 43.6 per 100k, 73.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate26.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents380 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents43 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents105 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate43.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents860 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents165 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate40.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents631 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents56 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 26.7 | A | 380 | 106.2 | -74.9% |
| Property Crime | 43.6 | A | 860 | 163.6 | -73.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.4 | A | 43 | 3.5 | -60.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.3 | B | 105 | 22.3 | -17.9% |
| Burglary | 1.4 | A | 165 | 24.0 | -94.2% |
| Larceny | 40.9 | A | 631 | 116.4 | -64.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.3 | A | 56 | 22.2 | -94.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Christian County Sheriff's Office
Taylorville Police Department
Taylorville, IL
Kincaid Police Department
Kincaid, IL
Stonington Police Department
Stonington, IL
Assumption Police Department
Assumption, IL
Edinburg Police Department
Edinburg, IL