Edgar County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Edgar County in IL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 255 violent crimes and 464 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 42.7 per 100k residents, which is 59.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 129.0 per 100k, 21.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate42.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents255 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents130 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate129.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents464 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate71.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents248 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate34.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate18.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 42.7 | A | 255 | 106.2 | -59.8% |
| Property Crime | 129.0 | B | 464 | 163.6 | -21.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 8.3 | F | 16 | 3.5 | +135.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 8 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.3 | A | 130 | 22.3 | -62.5% |
| Burglary | 71.8 | F | 248 | 24.0 | +198.6% |
| Larceny | 34.4 | A | 164 | 116.4 | -70.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.7 | B | 42 | 22.2 | -15.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Edgar County Sheriff's Office
Kansas
Paris Police Department
Paris, IL