Dekalb County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dekalb County in IL is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 5,989 violent crimes and 8,246 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.8 per 100k residents, which is 55.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 33.8 per 100k, 79.4% 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 AHomicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade ALarceny
Grade AMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 47.8 | A | 5989 | 106.2 | -55.0% |
| Property Crime | 33.8 | A | 8246 | 163.6 | -79.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 16 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 386 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 172 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.1 | A | 957 | 22.3 | -72.5% |
| Burglary | 4.6 | A | 820 | 24.0 | -81.1% |
| Larceny | 27.6 | A | 7017 | 116.4 | -76.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.6 | A | 350 | 22.2 | -92.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
De Kalb County Sheriff's Office
Genoa Police Department
Genoa, IL
Hinckley Police Department
Hinckley, IL
Sycamore Police Department
Sycamore, IL
Waterman Police Department
Waterman, IL
Cortland Police Department
Cortland, IL
De Kalb Police Department
De Kalb, IL
Kirkland Police Department
Kirkland, IL
Malta Police Department
Malta, IL
Northern Illinois University
Kingston Police Department
Kingston, IL