La Salle County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
La Salle County in IL is served by 9 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,271 violent crimes and 1,626 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 44.1 per 100k residents, which is -58.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 28.4 per 100k, -82.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 Rate44.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,271 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade BAnnual Rate2.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents62 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents150 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate28.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,626 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate5.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents224 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate18.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,294 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents96 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 44.1 | A | 1271 | 106.2 | -58.4% |
| Property Crime | 28.4 | A | 1626 | 163.6 | -82.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 5 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.9 | B | 62 | 3.5 | -16.8% |
| Robbery | 1.2 | A | 21 | 5.8 | -79.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.2 | A | 150 | 22.3 | -94.6% |
| Burglary | 5.3 | A | 224 | 24.0 | -77.8% |
| Larceny | 18.3 | A | 1294 | 116.4 | -84.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.8 | A | 96 | 22.2 | -78.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
La Salle Police Department
La Salle, IL
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