Taylorville, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Taylorville Police Department serves the city of Taylorville, IL in Christian County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 322 violent crimes and 653 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 78.2 per 100k residents, which is 26.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 88.0 per 100k, 46.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate78.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents322 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents37 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate19.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents79 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate88.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents653 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate9.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate78.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents508 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 78.2 | B | 322 | 106.2 | -26.4% |
| Property Crime | 88.0 | A | 653 | 163.6 | -46.2% |
| Rape | 9.8 | F | 37 | 3.5 | +176.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 19.6 | B | 79 | 22.3 | -12.2% |
| Burglary | 9.8 | A | 109 | 24.0 | -59.3% |
| Larceny | 78.2 | B | 508 | 116.4 | -32.8% |
Crime Trends
Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation
Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)
| Targeted Group | Incidents |
|---|---|
| Anti-White | 1 |
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kincaid | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Stonington | 1 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Edinburg | 1 miles | C 99.5 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 27.2% higher Property: N/A |
| Assumption | 13 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Moweaqua | 16 miles | A 58.8 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 24.9% lower Property: N/A |