Mercer County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Mercer County in IL is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 116 violent crimes and 187 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 140.4 per 100k residents, which is +32.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 28.1 per 100k, -82.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property 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 DHomicide
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/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade ABurglary
Grade CLarceny
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 140.4 | D | 116 | 106.2 | +32.2% |
| Property Crime | 28.1 | A | 187 | 163.6 | -82.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 2 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 0.0 | A | 8 | 22.3 | -100.0% |
| Burglary | 28.1 | C | 34 | 24.0 | +16.8% |
| Larceny | 0.0 | A | 142 | 116.4 | -100.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 11 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Aledo Police Department
Aledo, IL