Sangamon County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Sangamon County in IL is served by 24 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 20,144 violent crimes and 28,388 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 56.0 per 100k residents, which is 47.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 227.5 per 100k, 39.1% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 ARape
Grade ARobbery
Grade AAggravated Assault
Grade AProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade BMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade ASummary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 56.0 | A | 20144 | 106.2 | -47.2% |
| Property Crime | 227.5 | D | 28388 | 163.6 | +39.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 55 | 0.5 | -90.7% |
| Rape | 1.1 | A | 673 | 3.5 | -68.1% |
| Robbery | 3.2 | A | 952 | 5.8 | -44.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.0 | A | 4179 | 22.3 | -59.6% |
| Burglary | 123.7 | F | 6251 | 24.0 | +414.8% |
| Larceny | 97.1 | B | 19574 | 116.4 | -16.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6.5 | A | 2371 | 22.2 | -70.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Sangamon County Sheriff's Office
Grandview Police Department
Grandview, IL
Springfield Police Department
Springfield, IL
Auburn Police Department
Auburn, IL
Chatham Police Department
Chatham, IL
Pawnee Police Department
Pawnee, IL
Riverton Police Department
Riverton, IL
Williamsville Police Department
Williamsville, IL
Rochester Police Department
Rochester, IL
Divernon Police Department
Divernon, IL
Leland Grove Police Department
Leland Grove, IL
Sherman Police Department
Sherman, IL
Southern View Police Department
Southern View, IL
University of Illinois: Springfield
Jerome Police Department
Jerome, IL
Springfield Park District
Loami Police Department
Loami, IL
Pleasant Plains Police Department
Pleasant Plains, IL
Capitol Airport Authority
Lincoln Land Community College
New Berlin Police Department
New Berlin, IL
Thayer Police Department
Thayer, IL