Whiteside County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Whiteside County in IL is served by 7 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,301 violent crimes and 2,834 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.4 per 100k residents, which is -15.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 68.2 per 100k, -58.3% 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 BAnnual Rate89.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,301 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents147 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents20 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents234 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate68.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,834 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents417 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate50.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,212 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate10.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents189 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.4 | B | 1301 | 106.2 | -15.9% |
| Property Crime | 68.2 | A | 2834 | 163.6 | -58.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 23.4 | F | 147 | 3.5 | +561.9% |
| Robbery | 1.0 | A | 20 | 5.8 | -83.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.3 | A | 234 | 22.3 | -44.7% |
| Burglary | 6.7 | A | 417 | 24.0 | -72.2% |
| Larceny | 50.6 | A | 2212 | 116.4 | -56.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10.9 | A | 189 | 22.2 | -50.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Albany Police Department
Albany, IL
Fulton Police Department
Fulton, IL
Morrison Police Department
Morrison, IL
Prophetstown Police Department
Prophetstown, IL
Rock Falls Police Department
Rock Falls, IL
Sterling Police Department
Sterling, IL
Erie Police Department
Erie, IL