Dewitt County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Dewitt County in IL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 456 violent crimes and 886 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 124.0 per 100k residents, which is 16.8% above the national average. Property crime averages 121.3 per 100k, 25.9% 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 CAnnual Rate124.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents456 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents32 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate18.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents44 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate121.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents886 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate24.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents237 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate58.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents599 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade FAnnual Rate38.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents49 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 124.0 | C | 456 | 106.2 | +16.8% |
| Property Crime | 121.3 | B | 886 | 163.6 | -25.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 2 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.9 | D | 32 | 3.5 | +37.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 18.5 | B | 44 | 22.3 | -16.7% |
| Burglary | 24.7 | C | 237 | 24.0 | +2.8% |
| Larceny | 58.6 | A | 599 | 116.4 | -49.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 38.0 | F | 49 | 22.2 | +71.5% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
De Witt County Sheriff's Office
Clinton Police Department
Clinton, IL
Farmer City Police Department
Farmer City, IL