Coles County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Coles County in IL is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 734 violent crimes and 893 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 137.2 per 100k residents, which is +29.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 100.9 per 100k, -38.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 DAnnual Rate137.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents734 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate14.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents104 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate3.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate14.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents191 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate100.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents893 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate32.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents236 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate65.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents606 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 137.2 | D | 734 | 106.2 | +29.2% |
| Property Crime | 100.9 | A | 893 | 163.6 | -38.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 14.9 | F | 104 | 3.5 | +321.6% |
| Robbery | 3.0 | A | 15 | 5.8 | -48.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 14.8 | B | 191 | 22.3 | -33.4% |
| Burglary | 32.5 | D | 236 | 24.0 | +35.3% |
| Larceny | 65.5 | A | 606 | 116.4 | -43.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.9 | A | 33 | 22.2 | -86.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Charleston Police Department
Charleston, IL
Mattoon Police Department
Mattoon, IL