Lee County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Lee County in IL is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 348 violent crimes and 870 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 24.9 per 100k residents, which is 76.6% below the national average. Property crime averages 58.4 per 100k, 64.3% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Rape 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 Rate24.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents348 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents53 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents82 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate58.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents870 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents121 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate53.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents707 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.7 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents30 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 24.9 | A | 348 | 106.2 | -76.6% |
| Property Crime | 58.4 | A | 870 | 163.6 | -64.3% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 1 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 1.7 | A | 53 | 3.5 | -53.3% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 4 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 3.4 | A | 82 | 22.3 | -84.6% |
| Burglary | 1.7 | A | 121 | 24.0 | -92.9% |
| Larceny | 53.4 | A | 707 | 116.4 | -54.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.7 | A | 30 | 22.2 | -92.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Lee County Sheriff's Office
Amboy Police Department
Amboy, IL
Dixon Police Department
Dixon, IL
Franklin Grove Police Department
Franklin Grove, IL