Peoria County, IL Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Peoria County in IL is served by 8 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 14,672 violent crimes and 20,806 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 181.4 per 100k residents, which is 70.7% above the national average. Property crime averages 121.5 per 100k, 25.7% 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 FAnnual Rate181.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents14,672 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Rape
Grade FAnnual Rate6.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents514 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents786 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade DAnnual Rate27.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents4,509 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate121.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents20,806 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade DAnnual Rate29.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents4,058 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade BAnnual Rate77.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents13,306 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade BAnnual Rate14.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents3,162 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 181.4 | F | 14672 | 106.2 | +70.7% |
| Property Crime | 121.5 | B | 20806 | 163.6 | -25.7% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 87 | 0.5 | -100.0% |
| Rape | 6.2 | F | 514 | 3.5 | +75.8% |
| Robbery | 1.8 | A | 786 | 5.8 | -68.8% |
| Aggravated Assault | 27.8 | D | 4509 | 22.3 | +25.0% |
| Burglary | 29.2 | D | 4058 | 24.0 | +21.4% |
| Larceny | 77.2 | B | 13306 | 116.4 | -33.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 14.5 | B | 3162 | 22.2 | -34.6% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Peoria County Sheriff's Office
Bartonville Police Department
Bartonville, IL
Chillicothe Police Department
Chillicothe, IL
Elmwood Police Department
Elmwood, IL
Peoria Police Department
Peoria, IL
Peoria Heights Police Department
Peoria Heights, IL
Glasford Police Department
Glasford, IL