Macoupin County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Macoupin County in IL is served by 6 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 676 violent crimes and 1,573 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 64.8 per 100k residents, which is 39.0% below the national average. Property crime averages 151.1 per 100k, 7.6% 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 Rate64.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents676 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents54 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade N/ANot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate29.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents157 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade CAnnual Rate151.1 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,573 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade CAnnual Rate22.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents272 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate124.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,177 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate4.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents116 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 64.8 | A | 676 | 106.2 | -39.0% |
| Property Crime | 151.1 | C | 1573 | 163.6 | -7.6% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 0 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.0 | F | 54 | 3.5 | +70.7% |
| Robbery | 0.0 | A | 5 | 5.8 | -100.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | 29.8 | D | 157 | 22.3 | +33.8% |
| Burglary | 22.0 | C | 272 | 24.0 | -8.3% |
| Larceny | 124.8 | C | 1177 | 116.4 | +7.2% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4.3 | A | 116 | 22.2 | -80.7% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Macoupin County Sheriff's Office
Bunker Hill Police Department
Bunker Hill, IL
Carlinville Police Department
Carlinville, IL
Gillespie Police Department
Gillespie, IL
Mount Olive Police Department
Mount Olive, IL
Staunton Police Department
Staunton, IL