Macoupin County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Macoupin County in IL is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 445 violent crimes and 981 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 63.6 per 100k residents, which is -40.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 177.0 per 100k, +8.2% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate63.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents445 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents42 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate34.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents128 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate177.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents981 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents138 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate147.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents800 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents40 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 63.6 | A | 445 | 106.2 | -40.1% |
| Property Crime | 177.0 | C | 981 | 163.6 | +8.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 7.2 | F | 42 | 3.5 | +104.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.7 | D | 128 | 22.3 | +55.7% |
| Burglary | 25.4 | C | 138 | 24.0 | +5.5% |
| Larceny | 147.6 | D | 800 | 116.4 | +26.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.0 | A | 40 | 22.2 | -81.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bunker Hill Police Department
Bunker Hill, IL
Carlinville Police Department
Carlinville, IL
Gillespie Police Department
Gillespie, IL
Mount Olive Police Department
Mount Olive, IL
Staunton Police Department
Staunton, IL