Williamson County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Williamson County in IL is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 848 violent crimes and 1,776 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 45.6 per 100k residents, which is -57.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 46.9 per 100k, -71.3% 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 Rate45.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents848 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents35 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate6.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents286 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate46.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,776 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate23.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents539 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate23.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,035 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 45.6 | A | 848 | 106.2 | -57.1% |
| Property Crime | 46.9 | A | 1776 | 163.6 | -71.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 54 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.6 | A | 35 | 5.8 | -71.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 6.6 | A | 286 | 22.3 | -70.4% |
| Burglary | 23.3 | C | 539 | 24.0 | -3.0% |
| Larceny | 23.6 | A | 1035 | 116.4 | -79.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 191 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Carterville Police Department
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Herrin Police Department
Herrin, IL
Marion Police Department
Marion, IL
Cambria Police Department
Cambria, IL
Energy Police Department
Energy, IL