East St. Louis, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The East St. Louis Police Department serves the city of East St. Louis, IL in St Clair County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 287 violent crimes and 465 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 57.1 per 100k residents, which is 46.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 110.4 per 100k, 32.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide 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 Rate57.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents287 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FAnnual Rate22.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate34.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents188 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate110.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents465 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate41.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents181 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate34.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents156 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade DAnnual Rate34.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 57.1 | A | 287 | 106.2 | -46.3% |
| Property Crime | 110.4 | B | 465 | 163.6 | -32.5% |
| Homicide | 22.8 | F | 37 | 0.5 | +4184.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 34.3 | D | 188 | 22.3 | +53.9% |
| Burglary | 41.9 | F | 181 | 24.0 | +74.2% |
| Larceny | 34.3 | A | 156 | 116.4 | -70.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 34.3 | D | 121 | 22.2 | +54.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | 2 miles | F 285.7 | F 285.7 | Violent: 400.5% higher Property: 158.9% higher |
| Sauget | 3 miles | F 757.6 | F 5303.0 | Violent: 1227.2% higher Property: 4705.2% higher |
| Fairmont City | 4 miles | B 91.9 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 60.9% higher Property: N/A |
| Granite City | 6 miles | D 141.1 | D 208.0 | Violent: 147.2% higher Property: 88.4% higher |
| Caseyville | 8 miles | A 68.3 | A 45.5 | Violent: 19.7% higher Property: 58.7% lower |