Richland County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Richland County in IL is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 356 violent crimes and 624 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 47.7 per 100k residents, which is 55.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 114.0 per 100k, 30.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate47.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents356 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate11.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate114.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents624 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate45.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate49.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents463 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate19.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 47.7 | A | 356 | 106.2 | -55.1% |
| Property Crime | 114.0 | B | 624 | 163.6 | -30.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 18 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 3 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 11.9 | A | 79 | 22.3 | -46.4% |
| Burglary | 45.8 | F | 136 | 24.0 | +90.5% |
| Larceny | 49.0 | A | 463 | 116.4 | -57.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19.2 | B | 22 | 22.2 | -13.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Richland County Sheriff's Office
Olney Police Department
Olney, IL