La Salle County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
La Salle County in IL is served by 13 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 2,252 violent crimes and 2,328 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 38.2 per 100k residents, which is 64.1% below the national average. Property crime averages 23.3 per 100k, 85.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery 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 Rate38.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents2,252 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate2.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents144 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents25 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate1.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents272 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate23.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents2,328 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents424 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate15.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,710 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents175 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 38.2 | A | 2252 | 106.2 | -64.1% |
| Property Crime | 23.3 | A | 2328 | 163.6 | -85.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 6 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 2.2 | A | 144 | 3.5 | -37.6% |
| Robbery | 0.9 | A | 25 | 5.8 | -84.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 1.2 | A | 272 | 22.3 | -94.8% |
| Burglary | 4.3 | A | 424 | 24.0 | -82.3% |
| Larceny | 15.3 | A | 1710 | 116.4 | -86.9% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.8 | A | 175 | 22.2 | -82.8% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
La Salle County Sheriff's Office
La Salle Police Department
La Salle, IL
Leland Police Department
Leland, IL
Marseilles Police Department
Marseilles, IL
Mendota Police Department
Mendota, IL
Oglesby Police Department
Oglesby, IL
Ottawa Police Department
Ottawa, IL
Earlville Police Department
Earlville, IL
Grand Ridge Police Department
Grand Ridge, IL
Tonica Police Department
Tonica, IL