Kankakee County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kankakee County in IL is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,203 violent crimes and 3,593 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 77.5 per 100k residents, which is -27.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 47.8 per 100k, -70.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 Rate77.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,203 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents113 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents528 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate47.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,593 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents409 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,041 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 77.5 | B | 1203 | 106.2 | -27.0% |
| Property Crime | 47.8 | A | 3593 | 163.6 | -70.8% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 13 | 0.5 | -19.3% |
| Rape | 2.5 | B | 113 | 3.5 | -30.7% |
| Robbery | 2.3 | A | 129 | 5.8 | -61.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.0 | B | 528 | 22.3 | -18.9% |
| Burglary | 4.7 | A | 409 | 24.0 | -80.6% |
| Larceny | 42.0 | A | 3041 | 116.4 | -63.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.4 | A | 131 | 22.2 | -98.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bradley Police Department
Bradley, IL
Kankakee Police Department
Kankakee, IL
Bourbonnais Police Department
Bourbonnais, IL
Momence Police Department
Momence, IL
Manteno Police Department
Manteno, IL
St. Anne Police Department
St. Anne, IL
Essex Police Department
Essex, IL
Herscher Police Department
Herscher, IL
Grant Park Police Department
Grant Park, IL