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Shelby County, IL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Shelby County in IL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 100 violent crimes and 175 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 20.2 per 100k residents, which is 81.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 20.2 per 100k, 87.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Burglary 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 A
Annual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents100 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate5.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents19 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate20.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate2.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate15.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents111 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime20.2A100106.2-81.0%
Property Crime20.2A175163.6-87.7%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A103.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A25.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault5.0A1922.3-77.3%
Burglary2.5A5324.0-89.5%
Larceny15.1A111116.4-87.0%
Motor Vehicle Theft2.5A922.2-88.6%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Shelby County Sheriff's Office

Cowden Police Department

Cowden, IL

Findlay Police Department

Findlay, IL