Pontiac, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pontiac Police Department serves the city of Pontiac, IL in Livingston County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 334 violent crimes and 495 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 54.3 per 100k residents, which is 48.9% below the national average. Property crime averages 117.7 per 100k, 28.1% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 AAnnual Rate54.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents334 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate117.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents495 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents68 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate99.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents409 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 54.3 | A | 334 | 106.2 | -48.9% |
| Property Crime | 117.7 | B | 495 | 163.6 | -28.1% |
| Burglary | 18.1 | B | 68 | 24.0 | -24.7% |
| Larceny | 99.6 | B | 409 | 116.4 | -14.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbury | 11 miles | A 55.7 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 2.6% higher Property: N/A |
| Dwight | 18 miles | A 25.1 | A 75.2 | Violent: 53.8% lower Property: 36.1% lower |
| Lexington | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Streator | 20 miles | A 49.3 | C 164.4 | Violent: 9.2% lower Property: 39.8% higher |
| El Paso | 22 miles | F 220.5 | B 110.3 | Violent: 306.1% higher Property: 6.3% lower |