Will County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Will County in IL is served by 16 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,181 violent crimes and 8,612 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 49.1 per 100k residents, which is -53.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 63.0 per 100k, -61.5% 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 AAnnual Rate49.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,181 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents23 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents348 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate2.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents605 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate63.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents8,612 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents1,020 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate47.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents6,744 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate5.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents820 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 49.1 | A | 4181 | 106.2 | -53.7% |
| Property Crime | 63.0 | A | 8612 | 163.6 | -61.5% |
| Homicide | 0.3 | A | 23 | 0.5 | -41.5% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 348 | 3.5 | -73.1% |
| Robbery | 0.2 | A | 175 | 5.8 | -96.1% |
| Aggravated Assault | 2.4 | A | 605 | 22.3 | -89.0% |
| Burglary | 10.2 | A | 1020 | 24.0 | -57.4% |
| Larceny | 47.7 | A | 6744 | 116.4 | -59.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5.1 | A | 820 | 22.2 | -77.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Beecher Police Department
Beecher, IL
Crest Hill Police Department
Crest Hill, IL
Crete Police Department
Crete, IL
Frankfort Police Department
Frankfort, IL
Lockport Police Department
Lockport, IL
Monee Police Department
Monee, IL
Peotone Police Department
Peotone, IL
Rockdale Police Department
Rockdale, IL
Romeoville Police Department
Romeoville, IL
Wilmington Police Department
Wilmington, IL
New Lenox Police Department
New Lenox, IL
Manhattan Police Department
Manhattan, IL
Elwood Police Department
Elwood, IL
Shorewood Police Department
Shorewood, IL
Mokena Police Department
Mokena, IL
Homer Glen Police Department
Homer Glen, IL