Clay County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Clay County in IL is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 69 violent crimes and 270 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 32.0 per 100k residents, which is 69.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 36.5 per 100k, 77.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate32.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (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 N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate36.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents270 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate24.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents192 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 32.0 | A | 69 | 106.2 | -69.8% |
| Property Crime | 36.5 | A | 270 | 163.6 | -77.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 0 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 29 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 6.1 | A | 53 | 24.0 | -74.7% |
| Larceny | 24.3 | A | 192 | 116.4 | -79.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.1 | A | 23 | 22.2 | -72.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Clay County Sheriff's Office
Flora Police Department
Flora, IL