Coles County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Coles County in IL is served by 5 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 915 violent crimes and 1,224 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 120.3 per 100k residents, which is 13.2% above the national average. Property crime averages 90.8 per 100k, 44.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft 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 CAnnual Rate120.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents915 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate17.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents239 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate90.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,224 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate32.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents293 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate56.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents850 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 120.3 | C | 915 | 106.2 | +13.2% |
| Property Crime | 90.8 | A | 1224 | 163.6 | -44.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 17.8 | F | 145 | 3.5 | +403.0% |
| Robbery | 2.0 | A | 17 | 5.8 | -65.5% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.9 | A | 239 | 22.3 | -55.6% |
| Burglary | 32.1 | D | 293 | 24.0 | +33.7% |
| Larceny | 56.8 | A | 850 | 116.4 | -51.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2.0 | A | 61 | 22.2 | -91.2% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Coles County Sheriff's Office
Charleston Police Department
Charleston, IL
Mattoon Police Department
Mattoon, IL