Crawford County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Crawford County in IL is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 372 violent crimes and 593 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.3 per 100k residents, which is 47.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 89.8 per 100k, 45.1% 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 Rate56.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents372 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate31.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents90 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate89.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents593 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate36.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate47.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents381 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.3 | A | 372 | 106.2 | -47.0% |
| Property Crime | 89.8 | A | 593 | 163.6 | -45.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 27 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 2.8 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -51.4% |
| Aggravated Assault | 31.8 | D | 90 | 22.3 | +42.7% |
| Burglary | 36.4 | D | 154 | 24.0 | +51.5% |
| Larceny | 47.7 | A | 381 | 116.4 | -59.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.7 | A | 49 | 22.2 | -74.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Crawford County Sheriff's Office
Oblong Police Department
Oblong, IL
Palestine Police Department
Palestine, IL
Robinson Police Department
Robinson, IL
Hutsonville Police Department
Hutsonville, IL