Boone County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Boone County in IL is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 653 violent crimes and 871 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.9 per 100k residents, which is 24.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 52.6 per 100k, 67.8% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Rape 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 BAnnual Rate79.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents653 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents59 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents122 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate52.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents871 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade BAnnual Rate15.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents179 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate34.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents625 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents63 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.9 | B | 653 | 106.2 | -24.7% |
| Property Crime | 52.6 | A | 871 | 163.6 | -67.8% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.9 | A | 59 | 3.5 | -46.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 18 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.9 | A | 122 | 22.3 | -55.7% |
| Burglary | 15.8 | B | 179 | 24.0 | -34.5% |
| Larceny | 34.9 | A | 625 | 116.4 | -70.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.0 | A | 63 | 22.2 | -91.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Boone County Sheriff's Office
Belvidere Police Department
Belvidere, IL