Pontoon Beach, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Pontoon Beach Police Department serves the city of Pontoon Beach, IL in Madison County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 61 violent crimes and 144 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 68.8 per 100k residents, which is 35.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 240.9 per 100k, 47.3% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate68.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate51.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents22 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate240.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate17.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents27 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate172.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents93 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate51.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents24 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 68.8 | A | 61 | 106.2 | -35.2% |
| Property Crime | 240.9 | D | 144 | 163.6 | +47.3% |
| Aggravated Assault | 51.6 | F | 22 | 22.3 | +132.0% |
| Burglary | 17.2 | B | 27 | 24.0 | -28.4% |
| Larceny | 172.1 | D | 93 | 116.4 | +47.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 51.6 | F | 24 | 22.2 | +132.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite City | 5 miles | D 141.1 | D 208.0 | Violent: 105.0% higher Property: 13.7% lower |
| South Roxana | 6 miles | C 107.9 | C 161.8 | Violent: 56.7% higher Property: 32.8% lower |
| Maryville | 6 miles | A 24.0 | A 24.0 | Violent: 65.1% lower Property: 90.0% lower |
| Hartford | 7 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Collinsville | 7 miles | A 63.0 | C 163.9 | Violent: 8.4% lower Property: 32.0% lower |