Iroquois County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Iroquois County in IL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 548 violent crimes and 1,097 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 69.8 per 100k residents, which is 34.3% below the national average. Property crime averages 45.6 per 100k, 72.1% 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 BAnnual Rate69.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents548 (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 Rate3.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents78 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate45.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,097 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate10.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents217 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate33.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents767 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 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 | 69.8 | B | 548 | 106.2 | -34.3% |
| Property Crime | 45.6 | A | 1097 | 163.6 | -72.1% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 4 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 50 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 9 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.6 | A | 78 | 22.3 | -83.8% |
| Burglary | 10.8 | A | 217 | 24.0 | -55.1% |
| Larceny | 33.0 | A | 767 | 116.4 | -71.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.8 | A | 109 | 22.2 | -91.9% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Iroquois County Sheriff's Office
Watseka Police Department
Watseka, IL
Onarga Police Department
Onarga, IL