Fayette County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Fayette County in IL is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 196 violent crimes and 478 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 128.3 per 100k residents, which is +20.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 128.6 per 100k, -21.4% 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 DAnnual Rate128.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents196 (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 Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate128.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents478 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate94.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents356 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate27.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 128.3 | D | 196 | 106.2 | +20.8% |
| Property Crime | 128.6 | B | 478 | 163.6 | -21.4% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 28 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.8 | A | 32 | 22.3 | -69.5% |
| Burglary | 6.8 | A | 94 | 24.0 | -71.8% |
| Larceny | 94.7 | B | 356 | 116.4 | -18.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 27.1 | D | 27 | 22.2 | +22.4% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
St. Elmo Police Department
St. Elmo, IL
Vandalia Police Department
Vandalia, IL