Kankakee County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Kankakee County in IL is served by 11 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 1,831 violent crimes and 4,343 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 79.0 per 100k residents, which is 25.7% below the national average. Property crime averages 47.0 per 100k, 71.3% 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 Rate79.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,831 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade BAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents17 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents154 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate2.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents145 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade BAnnual Rate17.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents674 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate47.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents4,343 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents666 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate39.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,465 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate0.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents183 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 79.0 | B | 1831 | 106.2 | -25.7% |
| Property Crime | 47.0 | A | 4343 | 163.6 | -71.3% |
| Homicide | 0.4 | B | 17 | 0.5 | -27.4% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 154 | 3.5 | -37.6% |
| Robbery | 2.0 | A | 145 | 5.8 | -65.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 17.5 | B | 674 | 22.3 | -21.5% |
| Burglary | 6.0 | A | 666 | 24.0 | -74.9% |
| Larceny | 39.9 | A | 3465 | 116.4 | -65.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0.4 | A | 183 | 22.2 | -98.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Kankakee County Sheriff's Office
Bradley Police Department
Bradley, IL
Kankakee Police Department
Kankakee, IL
Bourbonnais Police Department
Bourbonnais, IL
Momence Police Department
Momence, IL
Manteno Police Department
Manteno, IL
St. Anne Police Department
St. Anne, IL
Essex Police Department
Essex, IL
Herscher Police Department
Herscher, IL
Grant Park Police Department
Grant Park, IL