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Wayne County, IL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Wayne County in IL is served by 1 law enforcement agency. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 141 violent crimes and 422 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 147.8 per 100k residents, which is +39.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 316.8 per 100k, +93.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 D
Annual Rate147.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade F
Annual Rate21.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade F
Annual Rate316.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents422 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate63.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents94 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade F
Annual Rate232.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents312 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade C
Annual Rate21.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime147.8D141106.2+39.2%
Property Crime316.8F422163.6+93.6%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape21.1F103.5+497.2%
Robbery0.0A35.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A3422.3-100.0%
Burglary63.4F9424.0+163.7%
Larceny232.3F312116.4+99.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft21.1C1522.2-4.8%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Fairfield Police Department

Fairfield, IL