Winnebago County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Winnebago County in IL is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 28,275 violent crimes and 23,922 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 89.2 per 100k residents, which is -16.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 91.4 per 100k, -44.2% 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 BAnnual Rate89.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents28,275 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade CAnnual Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents721 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,144 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate13.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents8,358 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate91.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents23,922 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,205 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate58.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents16,453 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,976 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 89.2 | B | 28275 | 106.2 | -16.0% |
| Property Crime | 91.4 | A | 23922 | 163.6 | -44.2% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 106 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 3.6 | C | 721 | 3.5 | +1.2% |
| Robbery | 1.5 | A | 1144 | 5.8 | -75.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 13.4 | A | 8358 | 22.3 | -39.8% |
| Burglary | 24.0 | C | 4205 | 24.0 | -0.1% |
| Larceny | 58.9 | A | 16453 | 116.4 | -49.4% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.1 | A | 2976 | 22.2 | -63.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Pecatonica Police Department
Pecatonica, IL
Rockford Police Department
Rockford, IL
Rockton Police Department
Rockton, IL
Roscoe Police Department
Roscoe, IL
South Beloit Police Department
South Beloit, IL
Winnebago Police Department
Winnebago, IL
Durand Police Department
Durand, IL
Machesney Park Police Department
Machesney Park, IL