Watseka, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Watseka Police Department serves the city of Watseka, IL in Iroquois County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 221 violent crimes and 414 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 155.3 per 100k residents, which is 46.3% above the national average. Property crime averages 66.6 per 100k, 59.3% 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 Rate155.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents221 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate66.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents414 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate66.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents328 (2019-2023)
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 155.3 | D | 221 | 106.2 | +46.3% |
| Property Crime | 66.6 | A | 414 | 163.6 | -59.3% |
| Larceny | 66.6 | A | 328 | 116.4 | -42.8% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onarga | 0 miles | N/A 0.0 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: N/A Property: N/A |
| Hoopeston | 21 miles | B 84.7 | A 42.4 | Violent: 45.5% lower Property: 36.4% lower |
| Paxton | 24 miles | D 139.5 | B 139.5 | Violent: 10.2% lower Property: 109.6% higher |
| Kankakee | 26 miles | B 73.5 | D 204.9 | Violent: 52.7% lower Property: 207.8% higher |
| Rossville | 27 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 85.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 28.1% higher |