Effingham, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Effingham Police Department serves the city of Effingham, IL in Effingham County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 574 violent crimes and 1,286 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 139.7 per 100k residents, which is 31.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 221.9 per 100k, 35.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 DAnnual Rate139.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents574 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents174 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate221.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,286 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate106.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents162 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate106.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,061 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents52 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 139.7 | D | 574 | 106.2 | +31.5% |
| Property Crime | 221.9 | D | 1286 | 163.6 | +35.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 8.2 | A | 174 | 22.3 | -63.1% |
| Burglary | 106.8 | F | 162 | 24.0 | +344.6% |
| Larceny | 106.8 | C | 1061 | 116.4 | -8.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.2 | A | 52 | 22.2 | -62.9% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont | 12 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| St. Elmo | 18 miles | D 161.7 | A 80.8 | Violent: 15.7% higher Property: 63.6% lower |
| Greenup | 19 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Neoga | 19 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Newton | 22 miles | A 36.3 | A 72.6 | Violent: 74.0% lower Property: 67.3% lower |