Knox County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Knox County in IL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 682 violent crimes and 2,897 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 35.7 per 100k residents, which is -66.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 149.1 per 100k, -8.9% 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 Rate35.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents682 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents33 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents244 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate149.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,897 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate28.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents539 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate116.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,197 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 35.7 | A | 682 | 106.2 | -66.4% |
| Property Crime | 149.1 | C | 2897 | 163.6 | -8.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.2 | A | 82 | 3.5 | -67.4% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 33 | 5.8 | -80.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.2 | A | 244 | 22.3 | -58.6% |
| Burglary | 28.1 | C | 539 | 24.0 | +16.8% |
| Larceny | 116.4 | C | 2197 | 116.4 | +0.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.6 | A | 154 | 22.2 | -79.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Galesburg Police Department
Galesburg, IL
Knoxville Police Department
Knoxville, IL
Yates City Police Department
Yates City, IL