Gallatin County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Gallatin County in IL is served by 2 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 16 violent crimes and 91 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 81.3 per 100k residents, which is 23.5% below the national average. Property crime averages 128.4 per 100k, 21.5% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Burglary 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 Rate81.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents16 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade FAnnual Rate81.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents15 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate128.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents91 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade FAnnual Rate47.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents21 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate81.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents61 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 81.3 | B | 16 | 106.2 | -23.5% |
| Property Crime | 128.4 | B | 91 | 163.6 | -21.5% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 1 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 0 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 81.3 | F | 15 | 22.3 | +265.2% |
| Burglary | 47.2 | F | 21 | 24.0 | +96.3% |
| Larceny | 81.3 | B | 61 | 116.4 | -30.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.0 | A | 8 | 22.2 | -100.0% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Gallatin County Sheriff's Office
Shawneetown Police Department
Shawneetown, IL