Perry County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Perry County in IL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 218 violent crimes and 312 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 73.0 per 100k residents, which is 31.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 38.1 per 100k, 76.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 BAnnual Rate73.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents218 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate10.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate38.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents312 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents98 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate12.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents180 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 73.0 | B | 218 | 106.2 | -31.3% |
| Property Crime | 38.1 | A | 312 | 163.6 | -76.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 10.3 | F | 15 | 3.5 | +190.2% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 6 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 5.9 | A | 61 | 22.3 | -73.6% |
| Burglary | 18.9 | B | 98 | 24.0 | -21.4% |
| Larceny | 12.6 | A | 180 | 116.4 | -89.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.7 | A | 32 | 22.2 | -69.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Perry County Sheriff's Office
Du Quoin Police Department
Du Quoin, IL
Pinckneyville Police Department
Pinckneyville, IL