Mattoon, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Mattoon Police Department serves the city of Mattoon, IL in Coles County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 418 violent crimes and 527 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 168.9 per 100k residents, which is 59.1% above the national average. Property crime averages 90.5 per 100k, 44.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Aggravated Assault had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. 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 Rate168.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents418 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents76 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade CAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents10 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate12.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate90.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents527 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents141 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate72.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents354 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 168.9 | D | 418 | 106.2 | +59.1% |
| Property Crime | 90.5 | A | 527 | 163.6 | -44.7% |
| Rape | 18.1 | F | 76 | 3.5 | +411.8% |
| Robbery | 6.0 | C | 10 | 5.8 | +3.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | 12.1 | A | 121 | 22.3 | -45.8% |
| Burglary | 18.1 | B | 141 | 24.0 | -24.7% |
| Larceny | 72.4 | A | 354 | 116.4 | -37.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Black or African American | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 3 miles | C 105.5 | B 111.4 | Violent: 37.5% lower Property: 23.1% higher |
| Arcola | 13 miles | D 137.0 | A 68.5 | Violent: 18.9% lower Property: 24.3% lower |
| Greenup | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Neoga | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Newman | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | B 129.7 | Violent: N/A Property: 43.3% higher |