Vermilion County, IL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Vermilion County in IL is served by 15 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 7,150 violent crimes and 8,136 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 66.9 per 100k residents, which is -37.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 71.8 per 100k, -56.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate66.9 per 100k residents

National Avg: 106.2 per 100k

Total Incidents7,150 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Rape

Grade A

Annual Rate1.6 per 100k residents

National Avg: 3.5 per 100k

Total Incidents245 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade A

Annual Rate0.2 per 100k residents

National Avg: 5.8 per 100k

Total Incidents235 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade B

Annual Rate16.0 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.3 per 100k

Total Incidents2,323 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A

Annual Rate71.8 per 100k residents

National Avg: 163.6 per 100k

Total Incidents8,136 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade B

Annual Rate19.0 per 100k residents

National Avg: 24.0 per 100k

Total Incidents2,004 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A

Annual Rate45.6 per 100k residents

National Avg: 116.4 per 100k

Total Incidents5,567 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A

Annual Rate6.6 per 100k residents

National Avg: 22.2 per 100k

Total Incidents452 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime Type	Annual Rate (per 100k residents)	Grade	Total Incidents (2019-2023)	National Avg	% Difference
Violent Crime	66.9	A	7150	106.2	-37.0%
Property Crime	71.8	A	8136	163.6	-56.1%
Homicide	0.0	A	26	0.5	-100.0%
Rape	1.6	A	245	3.5	-53.4%
Robbery	0.2	A	235	5.8	-95.9%
Aggravated Assault	16.0	B	2323	22.3	-28.1%
Burglary	19.0	B	2004	24.0	-20.8%
Larceny	45.6	A	5567	116.4	-60.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft	6.6	A	452	22.2	-70.1%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Catlin Police Department

Catlin, IL

Danville Police Department

Danville, IL

Fairmount Police Department

Fairmount, IL

Georgetown Police Department

Georgetown, IL

Hoopeston Police Department

Hoopeston, IL

Potomac Police Department

Potomac, IL

Ridge Farm Police Department

Ridge Farm, IL

Rossville Police Department

Rossville, IL

Tilton Police Department

Tilton, IL

Westville Police Department

Westville, IL

Oakwood Police Department

Oakwood, IL

Sidell Police Department

Sidell, IL

Fithian Police Department

Fithian, IL

Henning Police Department

Henning, IL

Indianola Police Department

Indianola, IL