Stephenson County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Stephenson County in IL is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,814 violent crimes and 1,767 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 198.5 per 100k residents, which is +86.9% above the national average. Property crime averages 146.7 per 100k, -10.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 Rate198.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,814 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents246 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate146.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,767 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate34.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents391 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate103.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,274 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 198.5 | F | 1814 | 106.2 | +86.9% |
| Property Crime | 146.7 | B | 1767 | 163.6 | -10.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 14 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.3 | D | 85 | 3.5 | +21.9% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 62 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.3 | B | 246 | 22.3 | -22.5% |
| Burglary | 34.5 | D | 391 | 24.0 | +43.7% |
| Larceny | 103.5 | B | 1274 | 116.4 | -11.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.6 | A | 85 | 22.2 | -61.1% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Freeport Police Department
Freeport, IL