St. Elmo, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The St. Elmo Police Department serves the city of St. Elmo, IL in Fayette County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 53 violent crimes and 72 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 161.7 per 100k residents, which is 52.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 80.8 per 100k, 50.6% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Property Crime 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 DAnnual Rate161.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate80.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents72 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate80.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents55 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 161.7 | D | 53 | 106.2 | +52.2% |
| Property Crime | 80.8 | A | 72 | 163.6 | -50.6% |
| Larceny | 80.8 | B | 55 | 116.4 | -30.5% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont | 6 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Vandalia | 14 miles | B 95.0 | C 176.3 | Violent: 41.3% lower Property: 118.1% higher |
| Effingham | 18 miles | D 139.7 | D 221.9 | Violent: 13.6% lower Property: 174.5% higher |
| Patoka | 23 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Cowden | 25 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |