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Jersey County, IL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

Jersey County in IL is served by 3 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 650 violent crimes and 1,023 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 87.3 per 100k residents, which is 17.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 50.1 per 100k, 69.4% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent 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 B
Annual Rate87.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents650 (2019-2023)

Homicide

Grade N/A

Not enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.

Rape

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Robbery

Grade N/A

Insufficient data to calculate annual rate.

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate6.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents81 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade A
Annual Rate50.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,023 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade A
Annual Rate4.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents235 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade A
Annual Rate46.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents717 (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 Crime87.3B650106.2-17.8%
Property Crime50.1A1023163.6-69.4%
Homicide0.0A00.5-100.0%
Rape0.0A723.5-100.0%
Robbery0.0A145.8-100.0%
Aggravated Assault6.8A8122.3-69.3%
Burglary4.0A23524.0-83.2%
Larceny46.0A717116.4-60.4%
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0A6422.2-100.0%

Crime Trends

Agencies

Jersey County Sheriff's Office

Grafton Police Department

Grafton, IL

Jerseyville Police Department

Jerseyville, IL