Swansea, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Swansea Police Department serves the city of Swansea, IL in St Clair County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 239 violent crimes and 915 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 21.4 per 100k residents, which is 79.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 107.2 per 100k, 34.5% below 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 Rate21.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents239 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade DAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents13 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate107.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents915 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate7.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate85.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents708 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate14.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents102 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 21.4 | A | 239 | 106.2 | -79.8% |
| Property Crime | 107.2 | B | 915 | 163.6 | -34.5% |
| Robbery | 7.2 | D | 13 | 5.8 | +22.9% |
| Burglary | 7.2 | A | 102 | 24.0 | -70.2% |
| Larceny | 85.8 | B | 708 | 116.4 | -26.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.3 | A | 102 | 22.2 | -35.6% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleville | 1 miles | C 112.7 | C 191.1 | Violent: 425.6% higher Property: 78.2% higher |
| Shiloh | 5 miles | A 47.6 | A 47.6 | Violent: 122.2% higher Property: 55.6% lower |
| Mascoutah | 5 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Washington Park | 5 miles | A 25.8 | F 335.7 | Violent: 20.5% higher Property: 213.2% higher |
| Fairview Heights | 5 miles | F 173.3 | F 383.8 | Violent: 708.3% higher Property: 258.0% higher |