Peoria County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Peoria County in IL is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 12,508 violent crimes and 17,412 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 188.8 per 100k residents, which is +77.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 126.4 per 100k, -22.8% 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 FAnnual Rate188.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents12,508 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents415 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents744 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate28.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,035 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate126.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents17,412 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate27.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents3,268 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate82.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents11,132 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate15.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,759 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 188.8 | F | 12508 | 106.2 | +77.7% |
| Property Crime | 126.4 | B | 17412 | 163.6 | -22.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 84 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.9 | F | 415 | 3.5 | +95.2% |
| Robbery | 2.1 | A | 744 | 5.8 | -63.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 28.9 | D | 4035 | 22.3 | +30.0% |
| Burglary | 27.7 | C | 3268 | 24.0 | +15.4% |
| Larceny | 82.7 | B | 11132 | 116.4 | -28.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15.2 | B | 2759 | 22.2 | -31.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Bartonville Police Department
Bartonville, IL
Chillicothe Police Department
Chillicothe, IL
Elmwood Police Department
Elmwood, IL
Peoria Police Department
Peoria, IL
Peoria Heights Police Department
Peoria Heights, IL
Glasford Police Department
Glasford, IL