Hancock County, IL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Hancock County in IL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 106 violent crimes and 395 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 7.1 per 100k residents, which is 93.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 34.4 per 100k, 79.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Violent Crime 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 A
Annual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents106 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate34.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents395 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate7.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents129 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate27.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents236 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Summary Table

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime7.1A106106.2-93.3%
Property Crime34.4A395163.6-79.0%
Homicide0.0A40.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A63.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A15.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault0.0A3522.3-100.0%
Burglary7.1A12924.0-70.5%
Larceny27.3A236116.4-76.5%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A2722.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Hancock County Sheriff's Office

Carthage Police Department

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La Harpe Police Department

La Harpe, IL