Menard County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Menard County in IL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 27 violent crimes and 155 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 17.4 per 100k residents, which is 83.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 146.8 per 100k, 10.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 AHomicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BBurglary
Grade BLarceny
Grade CMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 17.4 | A | 27 | 106.2 | -83.7% |
| Property Crime | 146.8 | B | 155 | 163.6 | -10.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 4 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 1 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 11 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 19.3 | B | 19 | 24.0 | -19.8% |
| Larceny | 119.3 | C | 107 | 116.4 | +2.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 7 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Menard County Sheriff's Office
Petersburg Police Department
Petersburg, IL
Athens Police Department
Athens, IL