Effingham County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Effingham County in IL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 826 violent crimes and 1,801 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 52.0 per 100k residents, which is 51.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 92.1 per 100k, 43.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Aggravated Assault 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 Rate52.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents826 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate4.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents234 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate92.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,801 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate41.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents311 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,365 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents109 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 52.0 | A | 826 | 106.2 | -51.0% |
| Property Crime | 92.1 | A | 1801 | 163.6 | -43.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 53 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 4.6 | A | 234 | 22.3 | -79.5% |
| Burglary | 41.1 | F | 311 | 24.0 | +70.9% |
| Larceny | 42.9 | A | 1365 | 116.4 | -63.1% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8.2 | A | 109 | 22.2 | -63.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Effingham County Sheriff's Office
Altamont Police Department
Altamont, IL
Effingham Police Department
Effingham, IL