Murphysboro, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Murphysboro Police Department serves the city of Murphysboro, IL in Jackson County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 566 violent crimes and 709 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 185.5 per 100k residents, which is 74.6% above the national average. Property crime averages 413.8 per 100k, 152.9% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 FProperty Crimes
Property Crime
Grade FBurglary
Grade FLarceny
Grade FMotor Vehicle Theft
Grade DCrime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 185.5 | F | 566 | 106.2 | +74.6% |
| Property Crime | 413.8 | F | 709 | 163.6 | +152.9% |
| Burglary | 71.3 | F | 149 | 24.0 | +196.9% |
| Larceny | 313.9 | F | 530 | 116.4 | +169.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 28.5 | D | 30 | 22.2 | +28.7% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-Gay (Male) | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale | 0 miles | F 323.2 | F 327.8 | Violent: 74.2% higher Property: 20.8% lower |
| De Soto | 9 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Carterville | 17 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 50.8 | Violent: N/A Property: 87.7% lower |
| Du Quoin | 17 miles | A 52.9 | A 52.9 | Violent: 71.5% lower Property: 87.2% lower |
| Herrin | 20 miles | D 131.8 | B 123.6 | Violent: 28.9% lower Property: 70.1% lower |