Beardstown, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
The Beardstown Police Department serves the city of Beardstown, IL in Cass County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 67 violent crimes and 411 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 18.6 per 100k residents, which is 82.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 204.8 per 100k, 25.2% above 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 AAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents67 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate204.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents411 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate18.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade DAnnual Rate167.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents340 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Crime Summary
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 18.6 | A | 67 | 106.2 | -82.5% |
| Property Crime | 204.8 | D | 411 | 163.6 | +25.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.6 | B | 64 | 22.3 | -16.3% |
| Burglary | 18.6 | B | 63 | 24.0 | -22.5% |
| Larceny | 167.5 | D | 340 | 116.4 | +44.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 18.6 | B | 8 | 22.2 | -16.0% |
Crime Trends
Nearby Cities
| City | Distance | Violent Crime | Property Crime | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 14 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 85.0 | Violent: N/A Property: 58.5% lower |
| Jacksonville | 16 miles | B 93.4 | C 175.2 | Violent: 401.7% higher Property: 14.5% lower |
| Waverly | 18 miles | N/A 0.0 | F 583.3 | Violent: N/A Property: 184.9% higher |
| South Jacksonville | 18 miles | B 94.3 | N/A 0.0 | Violent: 406.3% higher Property: N/A |
| Rushville | 20 miles | N/A 0.0 | A 34.5 | Violent: N/A Property: 83.2% lower |