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Virden, IL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Virden Police Department serves the city of Virden, IL in Macoupin, Sangamon County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 120 violent crimes and 225 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 31.6 per 100k residents, which is 70.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 126.5 per 100k, 22.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent 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 A
Annual Rate31.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents120 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate126.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents225 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade D
Annual Rate31.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents65 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate63.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents136 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade D
Annual Rate31.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime31.6A120106.2-70.2%
Property Crime126.5B225163.6-22.7%
Burglary31.6D6524.0+31.6%
Larceny63.3A136116.4-45.6%
Motor Vehicle Theft31.6D2122.2+42.6%

Crime Trends

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Brighton 0 miles
N/A 0.0
A 46.8
Violent: N/A
Property: 63.0% lower
Bunker Hill 0 miles
N/A 0.0
B 119.4
Violent: N/A
Property: 5.6% lower
Carlinville 3 miles
F 253.6
F 289.9
Violent: 701.8% higher
Property: 129.1% higher
Gillespie 11 miles
A 64.6
F 322.9
Violent: 104.2% higher
Property: 155.2% higher
Litchfield 16 miles
D 164.7
F 434.1
Violent: 420.6% higher
Property: 243.2% higher