Rock Island, IL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Rock Island Police Department serves the city of Rock Island, IL in Rock Island County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 3,393 violent crimes and 4,455 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 167.2 per 100k residents, which is 57.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 139.3 per 100k, 14.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 11 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 D
Annual Rate167.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,393 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade C
Annual Rate5.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents131 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate22.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents804 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate139.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,455 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate30.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents727 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate75.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents2,836 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate19.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents829 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime167.2D3393106.2+57.4%
Property Crime139.3B4455163.6-14.8%
Robbery5.6C1315.8-4.3%
Aggravated Assault22.3C80422.3+0.1%
Burglary30.7D72724.0+27.6%
Larceny75.2A2836116.4-35.3%
Motor Vehicle Theft19.5B82922.2-12.0%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 11 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Sikh 2
Anti-White 1
Anti-Lesbian (Female) 1
Anti-Hispanic or Latino 1
Anti-Black or African American 6

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Coal Valley 3 miles
A 26.4
N/A 0.0
Violent: 84.2% lower
Property: N/A
Milan 3 miles
D 162.1
C 162.1
Violent: 3.0% lower
Property: 16.4% higher
Hillsdale 3 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A
Moline 7 miles
D 165.9
D 259.6
Violent: 0.8% lower
Property: 86.3% higher
East Moline 7 miles
A 67.8
D 237.3
Violent: 59.5% lower
Property: 70.3% higher