Jefferson County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in IL is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 385 violent crimes and 1,414 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.7 per 100k residents, which is -55.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 176.7 per 100k, +8.0% above 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 Rate47.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents385 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents29 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate40.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents312 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate176.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,414 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate146.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,118 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 47.7 | A | 385 | 106.2 | -55.1% |
| Property Crime | 176.7 | C | 1414 | 163.6 | +8.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.8 | F | 29 | 3.5 | +92.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 41 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 40.9 | F | 312 | 22.3 | +83.8% |
| Burglary | 30.7 | D | 244 | 24.0 | +27.7% |
| Larceny | 146.0 | D | 1118 | 116.4 | +25.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 37 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Mount Vernon Police Department
Mount Vernon, IL
Ina Police Department
Ina, IL