Ford County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Ford County in IL is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 137 violent crimes and 217 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 100.9 per 100k residents, which is -5.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 116.4 per 100k, -28.8% 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 CAnnual Rate100.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents137 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate15.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate116.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate85.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate31.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents11 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 100.9 | C | 137 | 106.2 | -5.0% |
| Property Crime | 116.4 | B | 217 | 163.6 | -28.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 15.6 | F | 13 | 3.5 | +339.8% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.2 | D | 53 | 22.3 | +22.1% |
| Burglary | 0.0 | A | 61 | 24.0 | -100.0% |
| Larceny | 85.3 | B | 145 | 116.4 | -26.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 31.1 | D | 11 | 22.2 | +40.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Gibson City Police Department
Gibson City, IL
Paxton Police Department
Paxton, IL