Jefferson County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Jefferson County in IL is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 741 violent crimes and 2,326 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 39.9 per 100k residents, which is 62.4% below the national average. Property crime averages 132.5 per 100k, 19.0% below the national average. The most common offense was Property 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 AAnnual Rate39.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents741 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade DAnnual Rate4.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents64 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate30.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents414 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate132.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,326 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate25.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents500 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate105.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,698 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents107 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 39.9 | A | 741 | 106.2 | -62.4% |
| Property Crime | 132.5 | B | 2326 | 163.6 | -19.0% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 3 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 4.5 | D | 64 | 3.5 | +28.5% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 45 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 30.5 | D | 414 | 22.3 | +37.1% |
| Burglary | 25.3 | C | 500 | 24.0 | +5.4% |
| Larceny | 105.5 | C | 1698 | 116.4 | -9.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.6 | A | 107 | 22.2 | -92.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Mount Vernon Police Department
Mount Vernon, IL
Rend Lake College
Ina Police Department
Ina, IL