Ford County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ford County in IL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 302 violent crimes and 397 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 67.3 per 100k residents, which is 36.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 95.7 per 100k, 41.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate67.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents302 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate95.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents397 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents127 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate56.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents247 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate26.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 67.3 | A | 302 | 106.2 | -36.7% |
| Property Crime | 95.7 | A | 397 | 163.6 | -41.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 10.4 | F | 21 | 3.5 | +193.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 2 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.1 | B | 79 | 22.3 | -18.6% |
| Burglary | 12.1 | A | 127 | 24.0 | -49.7% |
| Larceny | 56.9 | A | 247 | 116.4 | -51.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26.8 | D | 20 | 22.2 | +20.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Ford County Sheriff's Office
Gibson City Police Department
Gibson City, IL
Paxton Police Department
Paxton, IL