Fayette County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fayette County in IL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 364 violent crimes and 839 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 94.4 per 100k residents, which is 11.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 100.5 per 100k, 38.6% 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 BAnnual Rate94.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents364 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents77 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate100.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents839 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents184 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate72.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents565 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade CAnnual Rate21.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents89 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 94.4 | B | 364 | 106.2 | -11.1% |
| Property Crime | 100.5 | A | 839 | 163.6 | -38.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 36 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 7 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 7.5 | A | 77 | 22.3 | -66.4% |
| Burglary | 7.5 | A | 184 | 24.0 | -68.9% |
| Larceny | 72.0 | A | 565 | 116.4 | -38.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 21.0 | C | 89 | 22.2 | -5.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
St. Elmo Police Department
St. Elmo, IL
Vandalia Police Department
Vandalia, IL