Knox County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Knox County in IL is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 874 violent crimes and 3,306 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 34.7 per 100k residents, which is 67.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 129.6 per 100k, 20.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate34.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents874 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents344 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate129.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,306 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents703 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate93.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,387 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate7.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents205 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 34.7 | A | 874 | 106.2 | -67.3% |
| Property Crime | 129.6 | B | 3306 | 163.6 | -20.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.8 | B | 106 | 3.5 | -19.6% |
| Robbery | 0.9 | A | 33 | 5.8 | -85.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.9 | A | 344 | 22.3 | -68.9% |
| Burglary | 29.0 | D | 703 | 24.0 | +20.6% |
| Larceny | 93.2 | B | 2387 | 116.4 | -19.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7.4 | A | 205 | 22.2 | -66.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Knox County Sheriff's Office
Galesburg Police Department
Galesburg, IL
Knoxville Police Department
Knoxville, IL
Yates City Police Department
Yates City, IL